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Thousands of Israeli High-Tech Workers Laid Off Amid AI Adoption and Currency Challenges
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First reported by N12 · 9 hours ago
What happened
Over 10,000 Israeli high-tech workers have been laid off in 2026 due to AI adoption and currency pressures, with Monday.com recently cutting 620 jobs. Experienced workers face rising unemployment as companies restructure and relocate abroad.
- 01Over 10,000 Israeli high-tech employees laid off since early 2026, per BDO estimates.
- 02Monday.com cut 620 jobs, including 350 Israelis, about 20% of its workforce.
- 03High-tech job seekers hit a record 16,340 in May, expected to reach 19,700 by August.
- 04Experienced workers with 8+ years saw a 181% rise in unemployment since 2023.
- 0562% of high-tech firms are laying off staff; 47% are moving operations overseas.
- 06AI adoption and a strong shekel cited as main reasons for layoffs, though AI's role is debated.
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