War doubles number of job seekers
Employment Service data for March 2026 show the number of job seekers surged to more than 396,000; 2.5 times higher than a month earlier.
Employment Service data for March 2026 show the number of job seekers surged to more than 396,000; 2.5 times higher than a month earlier.

The number of job seekers decreased in October due to seasonal dynamics and the return of those laid off during the summer, but after seasonal adjustment, there was a slight increase in the number.

The Israeli Employment Service announced today (Sunday) that the number of jobseekers in July fell to approximately 212,000, marking a 12.5% decrease compared to June.
