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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Job seekers in Israel drop to 165k in November amid post-war recovery
Northern ceasefire hints at job market improvement as Israel’s job seekers decline to lowest since war's start.
Gold prices dip on strong U.S. jobs report
Lower unemployment print reignites talks about inflationary pressures and the Federal Reserve’s focus on jobs.
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.
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Post-October 7: What does a haredi IDF draft look like?
Pre-October 7, draft exemptions were thought to be a solution to the haredi unemployment rate.
Economic recovery faces challenges as labor demand slows
According to manpower survey data from December, the "broad" unemployment rate decreased from around 10% in November to approximately 7.5% in December.
Thousands at risk of unpaid leave over fears of fraud
Employers push for a flexible unemployment benefit to retain employees in reduced positions, potentially saving hundreds of millions, but the state's fear of fraudulent claims hinders its adoption.
This week in Jerusalem: Red or Green?
A weekly round-up of city affairs.
Israel's jobless rate spikes amid conflict with Hamas
The war has led to a significant economic impact in Israel, with the jobless rate reaching nearly 10% in October, driven by temporary work losses affecting over 428,000 individuals.
18% of workforce absent due to Gaza conflict; Knesset approves business compensation outline
An additional 46,000 workers have been fired or put on unpaid leave as a result of the ongoing war.
