Unemployment rate israel

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
Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda market bustles as the war in Iran rages, March 5, 2026
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Unemployment in Israel dips to new low

The latest low figures also stem from many Israelis still performing army reserve duty and who are not available for civilian employment.

|ByIDAN ERETZ/GLOBES/TNS
QR code signs leading to a candidate's resume were posted up and down Tel Aviv's Rothschild Boulevard.

Israeli immigrant uses QR code to help with job hunt

What lengths would you go to in order to find your next perfect role? For one immigrant to Israel, the limit does not exist.

|ByJOANIE MARGULIES
A Kfar Saba citizen walks the runway at the "Extremely Beautiful" fashion show in Kfar Saba on December 12, 2022.

Israelis with disabilities show their style in Kfar Saba fashion show

The evening's show is one of several events being put on in December in honor of Disability Awareness Month.

|ByMAYA ZANGER-NADIS

Unemployment rate rose to 4.2% in July

This is the first time since November 2017 that the rate increased.

AUGUST 26, 2018ByYVETTE J. DEANE
Azrieli Center

Need a scapegoat? Just blame ‘the UN’

There is no “UN” campaign against Israel. It’s a campaign of member states.

JUNE 11, 2017BySHAI FRANKLIN
The United Nations GA filled with Israeli flags during anti-BDS summit

Unemployment drops to 5.3% a historic low (sort of)

Current rate less than half of what it was 10 years ago.

MARCH 26, 2015ByNIV ELIS
Shekel money bills