Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Israeli Tech Workers Seek Relocation Amid War
Many Israeli tech workers are asking to move to other countries because of the war with Hamas.
A report says that more than half of the companies saw this happening.
The tech industry is very important for Israel, making up a big part of its money and jobs.
Some big companies like Microsoft and Intel are thinking about moving some of their work to other countries.
Even though the war caused some problems, many companies still believe in Israel's tech skills and are doing well.
The report says Israel needs to make sure things are stable so companies keep working there.
53% of companies reported an increase in relocation requests from Israeli employees.
The tech sector accounts for 20% of Israel's GDP, 15% of jobs, and over half of its exports.
Some multinational companies are examining the transfer of investments and activities to other countries.
57% of companies maintained stable business activities during the war, 21% expanded, and 22% reported damage.
IATI warns of potential erosion in the stability of the local ecosystem without state intervention.
- Who
- Israeli tech workers and multinational companies
- What
- Increase in relocation requests and potential transfer of investments
- When
- Past year, during and after the war
- Where
- Israel
- Why
- Reaction to Israel's war against Hamas and disruptions in supply chains
- Relocation Requests
- 53% of companies reported an increase
- Tech Sector Contribution
- 20% of Israel's GDP, 15% of jobs, over half of exports
- Multinational Companies
- Microsoft, Intel, Nvidia, Amazon, Meta, Apple
- Business Activity During War
- 57% stable, 21% expanded, 22% damaged
- War Duration
- October 7, 2023, to two months ago
- IATI CEO
- Karin Mayer Rubinstein
- IATI
- Israel Advanced Technology Industries Association