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Israel's High-Tech Sector Remains Stable Despite Layoffs Concentrated in Software Firms

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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First reported by Walla · Aug 11, 2026

What happened

A survey by the Israel Innovation Authority and Tzaviran shows stable employment in Israel's high-tech sector during early 2026, despite layoffs mainly in software and medium-sized firms. AI is increasingly influencing hiring cuts, though not yet the main cause of layoffs. The sector is rapidly evolving, requiring new skills and innovation to maintain global leadership.

  • 01High-tech employment in Israel remained stable in H1 2026 despite some layoffs.
  • 02Layoffs concentrated mainly in software companies and medium-sized firms (50-200 employees).
  • 03AI is not the main cause of layoffs but is increasingly reducing hiring.
  • 0437% of firms expect slower hiring in the second half of 2026, with layoffs planned to rise.
  • 05Sector shifts demand new skills, emphasizing innovation and deep tech investment.
  • 06Israel Innovation Authority stresses continued R&D and human capital development amid AI changes.

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OrganizationsIsrael Innovation Authority, Tzaviran, Central Bureau of Statistics
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MaarivCenter · HebrewAug 11, 2026
Israel's High-Tech Sector Remains Stable Despite Layoffs Concentrated in Software Firms
WallaCenter · HebrewAug 11, 2026
Israeli High-Tech Sector Splits as Software Cuts Jobs but Hardware Expands in 2026

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