# Are reservists and foreign workers masking an Israeli labor crisis?

- Published: 2026-11-12T16:19:36Z
- Updated: 2026-11-13T04:10:28Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: Haaretz — https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/business/economy-finance/2026-11-12/ty-article/.premium/are-reservists-and-foreign-workers-masking-an-israeli-labor-crisis/000001a1-cf60-d3d2-a5f9-efe3c8870000
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Israel's 3 percent unemployment rate belies a shrinking share of Israelis in the workforce and weakening demand for tech workers, raising concerns about long-term productivity and the strain on state finances

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