Employment

Number of Israeli job seekers fell in January 2026 amid tight labor market

Overall, Israel’s labor market has remained tight over the past year, with the ratio of vacancies-to-job-seekers around one-to-one.

Job seeking Israeli numbers drop in January, 2026.
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For first time, Israeli Arabs more likely than Jews to work in field of study, 2024 data reveals

Dr. Eyal Benjamin, Coller School of Management, Tel Aviv University.

Tech Talk: Do startup competitions matter for founders? New research says yes, if done correctly

The Gvahim team.

Gvahim: Two decades of helping olim build their careers


This Jewish humanitarian is connecting refugees to jobs as a win-win for employers and refugees.

Tent Partnership for Refugees connects displaced people with major employers, helping them rebuild their lives through job opportunities worldwide.

 Tent CEO Gideon Maltz, winner of the 2025 Charles Bronfman Prize, at his office in New York.

War results in 50% business decline for Israel's self-employed, survey finds

The survey—with 1,236 respondents—sought to assess the financial impact of the Israel-Hamas war on the Israeli workforce.

 Worker installing scaffolding on building.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy reveals company worked behind the scenes to free hostage Sasha Troufanov

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy revealed the company quietly worked to help free employee Sasha Troufanov from Hamas captivity, avoiding public comment to protect his safety.

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Are DEI changes coming to Israel? - interview

Israeli CEO Inbal Horesh spoke to The Jerusalem Post about Israel's likely future DEI initiatives.

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Why investing in employee well-being is the smartest business decision - opinion

There is a new compact emerging between businesses and their workers, and the most successful companies will be those that embrace it.

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Wages in Arab sector increase, but so do pay gaps, says new study

The study “shows the enormous challenges that the Arab sector still faces in the labor market,” Alfanar CEO Hussam Abu Baker said.

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What are PhD-level AI super-agents and will they replace human workers? - explainer

AI super-agents could potentially be able to do jobs typically done by humans, meaning AI may be coming for your job - in theory.

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In need of energy: Israeli tech giant lays off hundreds of employees

SolarEdge announces two U.S. deals in residential solar systems while laying off 400 employees, half in Israel.

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Record numbers of reservists and fewer new jobs: Israel's labor market at war

"The decline in employment among Arabs and haredim is concerning given the well-known challenges these populations face in the labor market," according to a report by the Taub Center.

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Israel economy: A rebound in farming could lead to a decrease in food prices

While key sectors show resilience, economists warn of lasting challenges due to poverty and defense spending

 A person holds Israeli shekel coins in their hand in Jerusalem on December 18, 2024.