Unemployment
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.
‘Horrific signal’: Young job seekers are arriving with parents to job interviews
Number of Israeli job seekers fell in January 2026 amid tight labor market
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Gas and Oil companies shed workers to survive effect of coronavirus
More than 400,000 oil and gas sector jobs have been cut this year with about half of those in the US.
Almost 1m. Israelis unemployed, half below the age of 34
The report revealed that during the month of September, both women and young people were more likely to file for unemployment, and at rates higher than even during the first wave.
COVID-19 lockdown may last over a month: How will Israelis be affected?
909,460 Israelis are currently unemployed, according to the Employment Service.
Emergency program launched to boost training, jobs amid COVID-19 crisis
Successful applicants could be awarded grants for training and recruitment for up to NIS 45,000, though 75% of the grant will be provided when the program's graduates are hired.
Government offers NIS 1 billion to help businesses
The eight-part plan includes grants of NIS 5,000 per employee not sent to unpaid leave.
Treasury report predicts deficit increase and high unemployment
The report indicates that taxes must be raised and spending cut between 2021 and 2023.
Invest in employment programs, rather than disaster relief – opinion
Those who are currently at the bottom of the employment ladder are the young graduates who have difficulty finding work and are always among the first to be let go.
One-in-five Israeli businesses set to fail thanks to coronavirus lockdown
11.5% of Israel's workforce have been put out of work since the lockdown began in March.
JFNA launches initiative to help recently unemployed Jewish professionals
The new website offers information about financial relief from the government and Jewish community sources, and the International Association of Jewish Free Loans, which provides assistance.
