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.
Arab Israelis and Haredi youth at a café in Jerusalem

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


Solving the haredi employment problem in Israel - opinion

The differences in haredi society are significant, and they require us to rethink any actions that might be taken in order to encourage their employment.

INCREASED INTEGRATION of Haredim into the workforce has resulted in a record-low poverty rate in the Haredi sector.

We want your expertise: New initiative introduces foreign lawyers to potential employers in Israel

"People who are interested in moving their legal profession, who are interested in the opportunities in Israel, should feel this is still a good time,"

 The DLA Piper delegation visits Gornitzky law firm

Israel considering return to work of Palestinians aged 45+ amid Gaza war

Israel's work sector has suffered from Palestinians being unable to travel into the country to work since the Hamas attacks on October 7.

 Palestinian laborers walk through an Israeli checkpoint on their way to their workplaces in Israel, Qalqilyam March 2, 2021

From war to work: Mental health suggestions for employers

Psychologists provide advice for employers on how to preserve the mental health of employees who are fighting in the Israel-Hamas War once they return to civilian life.

 Photo of Michael Winkler

This week in Jerusalem: Red or Green?

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

 LIGHT RAIL’S Red Line extension: Delayed.

West Bank settlers demand to be consulted on Palestinian workers

Since the start of the war, Israel has not allowed West Bank Palestinians into Israel for work out of concern of security risks. This decision has created a lack of manpower in the country.

 Palestinian workers wait to enter Ma'aleh Adumim, February 23, 2023; illustrative.

Spotify announces massive layoffs, 17% of workforce to be cut

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek cites upcoming challenges as the reason for immediate layoffs despite profitable years, with 1,500 employees affected.

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Today's employment fair "Worthwhile to Work in Jerusalem" attracted hundreds of evacuees

"Worthwhile to Work in Jerusalem" employment fair

Jewish National Fund-USA leads relief efforts for Israel's battered south

Building on two decades of partnership with Israel’s south, Jewish National Fund-USA quickly stepped in to provide emergency assistance and the promise to rebuild.

 Jewish National Fund-USA's Lauder Employment Center is supporting relief efforts

National Victory: New tenders for commerce and employment in Ashkelon

Israel Land Authority announces nine lots for commerce and employment in Ashkelon, as the city strives to recover amid ongoing conflict in the region.