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Israeli High-Tech Sector Cuts 18,000 Jobs Amid AI Integration and Currency Shifts

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First reported by Globes · Aug 2, 2026

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Israel's high-tech sector has lost about 18,000 jobs since February, mainly due to AI integration reshaping workforce needs, despite a recent slight employment rise and currency fluctuations. Major companies like Monday.com and Wix have cut significant staff portions, reflecting a broader industry shift toward AI-driven operations.

01Israel's high-tech sector employs 18,000 fewer workers than in February 2026, a 4.1% drop.
02AI integration is the main driver behind moderate workforce reductions in high-tech, not just currency effects.
03Monday.com cut 620 jobs globally, with over half in Israel, adapting to AI-human hybrid work.
04Wix and Rapid also reduced staff by about 20% and dozens respectively, citing AI and currency impacts.
05The shekel's weakening since May has not halted layoffs, indicating deeper structural changes.
06The link between revenue growth and employment in Israeli high-tech is weakening due to AI-driven efficiency.

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