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Israeli High-Tech Job Seekers Surge 112% Amid AI Disruption
The Israeli high-tech sector faces a major employment crisis as AI technologies drive a 112% increase in job seekers, especially among experienced workers, with numbers expected to peak near 19,700 by August 2026 before stabilizing.
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What happened
- 01High-tech job seekers in Israel doubled from 7,700 in 2019 to 16,300 in May 2026.
- 02Experienced workers with over eight years' experience saw a 181% rise in unemployment since 2023.
- 03AI, especially post-ChatGPT, caused an 18% increase in job seekers in software roles.
- 04High-tech job seekers now represent over 11% of all unemployed in Israel, up from 5.8% in 2019.
- 05Forecasts predict a peak of 19,700 high-tech job seekers in August 2026 before slight stabilization.
- 06The ultra-Orthodox sector shows strong growth in high-tech employment, with notable female participation.
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