Irecently returned from Israel, and despite the ongoing war, one thing is impossible to miss: The country is booming. Tower cranes dominate the skylines of Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Netanya, and Ashdod. If Israel had a national bird today, it would be the crane. The sheer pace of construction signals an economy that refuses to sit still.

A Tech Powerhouse Per Capita

Roughly 11–14% of Israel’s salaried workforce is employed in high-tech, one of the highest proportions in the world. While it may not always be ranked number one globally, it consistently sits near the very top. Tech is not just another sector here — it’s the backbone of the economy, driving over 20% of GDP and more than 50% of exports. Around 400,000 Israelis work in tech across more than 9,200 firms, from early-stage startups to

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