High-tech

Israel's CBS revised Q2 2026 GDP growth up to 15.4% annualized, while Q1 contraction was milder at 1.5%. Growth is increasingly driven by government defense spending.

Naftali Bennett unveiled an economic plan for Israel's high-tech sector, proposing a new AI ministry, tax reforms, and a 24-hour company registration track.

The annual Israeli high-tech salary survey for 2026 reveals a median monthly salary of 40,000 shekels, widespread AI adoption, persistent gender wage gaps, and a 16% premium for working at foreign companies.

The annual EY JOURNEY conference in Israel focused on artificial intelligence transforming business models, labor markets, and the high-tech sector amid global and local uncertainties.

Discount Bank's weekly review highlights stabilizing bond markets, persistent fiscal concerns in France, and continued resilience in Israel's high-tech sector despite ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainties.

Erez Goldstein walked away from a lucrative high-tech career and multimillion-dollar exits to pursue spirituality and guide transformative journeys across Israel.

Entering Israel's high-tech sector as a junior has grown tougher, but professionals share how starting in peripheral roles like customer success and operations can lead to core product management positions.

American AI chip startup Positron AI is expanding into Israel, aiming to challenge Nvidia with a focus on inference tasks. Led by Mitch Agarwal, the firm recently raised $875 million at a $5 billion valuation.

The Masiatech association helps IDF reservists returning from combat reintegrate into the high-tech job market through 360-degree mentoring by industry leaders.

Three years after October 7, Israeli venture capitalist Dudi Francès of Group 11 announced a term sheet for a $1B funding round, honoring founders who fought in the war.

The Ministry of Finance proposes reforming high-tech employee stock options, raising taxes to 30% for delayed execution while offering income tax relief for high earners.

A district court overturned a family ruling in a high-tech divorce, ordering a neutral expert to investigate if startup technology was hidden after separation.

A high-tech employee injured during a company football match won a legal battle against the National Insurance Institute, which recognized the incident as a work accident.

Laid-off Israeli tech workers are turning job hunts into startup launches, empowered by AI tools and industry experience amid widespread high-tech sector layoffs.

HighTechZone, Israel's leading high-tech consumer club, has expanded rapidly through strategic acquisitions and retail ventures, helping hundreds of thousands of members navigate the high cost of living.

Israeli high-tech firms navigate a shifting landscape between strict five-day office mandates and persistent employee demand for hybrid and remote work flexibility.

Employment in foreign-controlled companies in Israel has dropped below 290,000, marking a cumulative loss of about 15,000 jobs since 2023, according to CBS data.

Television presenter Shay-Lee Shindler and high-tech entrepreneur Liad Agmon continue to show a united family front, spending Yom Kippur together with their three children following their divorce.

Ofir Lazarov, a 29-year-old software developer from Tel Aviv, left her programming career to become a full-time tech influencer, helping companies with employer branding.

The Israel Innovation Authority opened the tender to select its next CEO to guide the high-tech sector through AI disruptions and global competition.

Foreign-controlled Israeli companies drove goods exports to 143.7 billion NIS in 2025, a 31% surge, while total employment in these multinationals dropped by 5% over three years.

A fierce talent war for artificial intelligence researchers in Israel has pushed monthly gross salaries to 90,000 shekels, accompanied by lucrative stock options and advanced computing resources.

Data from the Schechter Institute reveals a growing interest in Jewish studies among tech and management professionals, alongside a younger average student age and geographic expansion.

Channel 12 News has appointed Adar Gitzis as its new technology correspondent, shifting from northern and crime reporting to cover Israel's booming high-tech and AI sectors.

Dr. Eyal Shenhav, chairman and head of the international and high-tech department at Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co., has taken on the role of chairman of the Friends Association of Technoda Hadera. He aims to bridge social gaps and advance technological education.

Discount Bank reviews global and Israeli economic trends, noting the Bank of Israel rate cut to 3.25%, ongoing US inflation debates, and robust high-tech export growth in June 2026.

Tal Shemesh left a project management job after a surge of 100,000 followers in two months, and became a full-time content creator talking about dating and self-confidence. In an interview with mako, she talks about the transition from videos uploaded for fun to managing campaigns, the initial fear ("suddenly there is no salary and I am maintaining an apartment in Tel Aviv"), dealing with...

Idan Hershko, a student and graduate of Unit 81, decided to combine his work as a Wolt courier with his search for his first high-tech role by sticking QR codes with his resume onto delivery bags destined for tech company offices.

The average salary for an Israeli employee in July was 14,561 shekels - an increase of 499 shekels from July of last year. This is according to preliminary estimates published by the Central Bureau of Statistics. The updated average salary for June was 15,218 shekels. The average salary for an employee in high-tech: 36,584 shekels.

Former basketball player and venture capitalist Omri Casspi has completed a $250 million raise for his third fund. The total volume of assets under management at Swish Ventures has reached $800 million.

Israeli tech firm IVIX, which combats financial crime for governments, has announced a 10% workforce reduction alongside a strategic pivot toward new AI-driven investigative tools.

The Israeli high-tech sector has seen a surge in investment, with WonderFul, Upwind, and Lyte raising a combined total of one billion dollars in a single day, signaling a robust recovery.

Geektime Insider presents a list of current job openings in leading Israeli high-tech companies. If you are planning a career move or looking for a new position, check out the opportunities at Connecteam, Arpeely, DriveNets, and Applied Materials.

A Natam report for the first half of the year points to a change in the demand map for offices: software and gaming companies are reducing space, while defense-tech, cyber, and defense industry companies are becoming the growth engine. In Tel Aviv, occupancy in prime towers is approaching 99% and rent is climbing; but outside of it, there has been a decrease in occupancy and prices.

The Chief Economist's report reveals unprecedented record data on foreign investment in Israel, which recorded a 78% jump precisely at a time when OECD countries are seeing a completely opposite and particularly worrying trend for the rest of the world.

The Israeli company Bizzabo and the payment giant PayPal have announced staff reductions. The layoffs at both companies are part of global operational efficiency programs.

The chip giant has made a dramatic decision to close the optimization and AI agents group at its research labs in the country, fire senior developers, and halt important operations.

There is military service that ends with a discharge certificate and a grant, and there is service that can turn into a career worth millions of shekels within a few years. The new documentary series "Exit at the Induction Center", based on Riki Maman's book "The Tech Oligarchy", examines how IDF technological units have become a major entry ticket to Israeli high-tech, and asks who gets this...

Data shows that only about 26% of workers in the cyber field are women, and only 5.1% of companies in the field are led by female CEOs. On the occasion of International Women in Cyber Day, Liron Yosifian from Check Point, Gal Cohen from MIND, and Noam Raveh from Sweet Security discuss their professional paths, the impact of the AI revolution, and explain why the image of the field must change...

While the economy operated as usual in August, high-tech companies and leading organizations in Israel decided to step up and offer particularly creative solutions to deal with the gaps in children's vacation schedules.

The founder of Mellanox warns of the consequences of the current government's policies and reveals: "If the government is not replaced, I will regret leaving the company in the country."

According to a recent Deutsche Bank report, Israel is one of the three economies most vulnerable to AI-driven service disruptions due to its heavy reliance on high-tech service exports.

The Israeli high-tech sector continues its momentum with a series of upcoming events focused on cybersecurity, the development of AI agents, and building an experimental culture within product teams.

While you were relaxing, Israeli high-tech was running on turbo. With half a billion dollars in funding, one huge exit, and several under-the-radar surprises, the sleepy summer month became the most active in recent years.

The Ministry of Finance is establishing a dedicated product division within its Technology Department for the first time. Vlad Bernin, a senior executive with extensive experience in the high-tech and fintech sectors, has been appointed as the ministry's first Chief Product Officer (CPO).

Alongside layoffs at giant companies and thousands of job seekers, the Israeli high-tech sector continues to recruit, but requirements have become more specific than ever. Recruitment managers explain which positions remain in high demand and how candidates can truly stand out in the AI era.

The technological center of Israeli entrepreneurship is shifting east: today, nearly 600 Israeli companies operate in New York, with a total valuation of nearly 70 billion dollars.

The demand for technological roles in the Israeli government and public sector is at its peak. The SQlink Group, which provides technological services and solutions for the high-tech market, is recruiting employees for new projects in government and public bodies.

A startup can start from an idea and grow into an asset worth millions, but what happens if the couple separates along the way? Attorney Merav Aharon explains why entrepreneurs and high-tech employees should think ahead about shares, options, intellectual property, and the side that stays at home.

Adi Sofer-Teeni recalls the difficult conversation in high school where they tried to prevent her from studying physics, and explains how her childhood as a latchkey kid in Savyon shaped her path to the top of the high-tech industry.