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Israeli Tech Firms Expand in Europe Amid Conflict

12/24/2025

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Israeli tech companies are expanding in Europe and hiring more despite anti-Israel sentiment amid Hamas conflict.
A Planven and KPMG study finds 5% employment growth over three years, with 1,686 Israeli firms employing 32,617 people in January 2025.
The United Kingdom leads with 704 Israeli companies, followed by Germany and Ukraine.
Israeli firms are establishing R&D centers in Eastern Europe to reduce costs and competition, with experts forecasting growth.

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Story summary

Israeli tech companies are expanding in Europe and hiring more despite anti-Israel sentiment amid Hamas conflict.
A Planven and KPMG study finds 5% employment growth over three years, with 1,686 Israeli firms employing 32,617 people in January 2025.
The United Kingdom leads with 704 Israeli companies, followed by Germany and Ukraine.
Israeli firms are establishing R&D centers in Eastern Europe to reduce costs and competition, with experts forecasting growth.