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Foreign tech giants shed at least 4,400 Israeli jobs in 2025 amid Gaza war, data shows

A prolonged war, hundreds of days of reserve duty and a weak dollar against a strong shekel have made Israeli workers among the world's most expensive – a reality reflected in employment figures at foreign-controlled companies

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