Unemployment israel

Treasury extends unpaid leave benefit period

Employers will be able to put employees on unpaid leave even at the end of April and the employees will still be entitled to aid.

People take cover in a bomb shelter from incoming missiles fired from Iran in Holon, March 17, 2026.
Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda market bustles as the war in Iran rages, March 5, 2026

Israel registered 37% less unpaid leave applications than in previous Iran war, report reveals

The Housing Market in Israel.

Taub Center 2025 Report: Rising defense debt and low productivity threaten Israel’s 2026 growth

"Worthwhile to Work in Jerusalem" employment fair

Nearly three-quarters of Israelis fear they cannot handle employment crisis - study


Here’s how to get unemployed Israelis with disabilities back to work

66% of Israeli workers with disabilities were either fired or laid off from their jobs since the beginning of the pandemic.

Disabled activists block the Azrieli Junction in Tel Aviv in May.

Ofer Sirkin Mall to host youth employment fair

The fair will take place August 6, in cooperation with the Petah Tikva Municipality.

2019 Employment Fair in the Negev

Jerusalem family of six, unable to pay rent, relocates to the lake

About a week ago, the Ofir family camp was paid a visit by local authorities, who demanded they vacate the area. Ofir told the authorities that they have no plans to stay there for a long time.

A power station seen in the background of where Israelis enjoy swimming in a lake by the Zikim beach, Southern Israel, near the border with Gaza on July 06, 2015.

Coronavirus: Israelis looking for work in these uncertain times

While many of those who have been let go from their jobs are still receiving unemployment benefits, there are plenty of people who either quit or were fired before the pandemic began.

OUTSIDE THE Jerusalem Employment Office

Katz announces draft of coronavirus economic plan ready for PM

OECD: Israel expected to have 8% average unemployment rate by end of 2020

New Finance Minister Israel Katz

Employment for immigrants given the right approach - aliyah organizations

With unemployment at a massive 20 percent due to the ravages wrought to the economy by the novel coronavirus, immigrants now face new tests in establishing themselves in the labor force.

A woman and three men look at a chart

Histadrut head calls to extend unemployment benefits eligibility

The eligibility period for thousands of young workers is currently scheduled to expire at the end of June.

Histadrut labor federation chairman Arnon Bar-David

69% of unemployed Israelis remain out of work

A total of 1.06 million applications for unemployment assistance from the National Insurance Institute were submitted immediately prior to and during the coronavirus outbreak

Allies of the Machane Yehuda market stand empty due to coronavirus

Coronavirus unemployment crisis deepening for Arab-Israelis

Data published by the Employment Service also showed that young Arab men were most affected by dramatic changes in the workforce.

A pupil is pictured at Desert Stars School near the Bedouin city of Rahat in Israel's southern Negev Desert September 12, 2017. Picture taken September 12, 2017.

Marketplace: How we can save lives and jobs

While saving lives, we also have to find creative ways to save jobs. And at the same time begin to prepare for the dawn, when we emerge from our homes and revive the economy.

Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda market is shuttered due to the coronavirus outbreak