Unemployment israel

The historic opportunity hidden within the tech layoff wave

In a reality where there are many laid–off tech workers and an immense shortage of science teachers: It is time for the government to build a real bridge between the technology world and schools.

|ByADV. YUVAL GALON
Tech layoffs are the key to change in education in Israel
People take cover in a bomb shelter from incoming missiles fired from Iran in Holon, March 17, 2026.

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.

|ByOREN DORI/GLOBES/TNS
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

In total, 7936 people registered for unemployment since the war began, of whom 55% are women, Employment Service revealed on Sunday. Of this group, 54% are mothers of underage children.

|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN
The Housing Market in Israel.

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

After two years of war, Israelis are facing mounting economic pressures. A new report by the Taub Center warns country must boost productivity and invest in human capital

|ByANNA AHRONHEIM

Should they stay or should they go?

Palestinian workers are caught between employment in the settlements and low salaries and a lack of opportunities in the West Bank.

MARCH 19, 2014ByJIHAN ABDALLA
West Bank factory