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Israel's High-Tech Sector Struggles Amid Conflict, Calls for Education Reform

4/1/2026

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Israel's high-tech sector faces ongoing conflict and economic instability.
The Committee for Increasing Human Capital in High-Tech reports 10.8% of students pursue high-tech careers, with lower rates among female and Arab students.
Chairman David Perlmutter calls for updated educational approaches to prepare students for an AI-driven future and outlines a roadmap to raise STEM graduates to 20% by 2034, establish lifelong learning systems, and secure a multi-year budget.

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Israel's high-tech sector faces ongoing conflict and economic instability.
The Committee for Increasing Human Capital in High-Tech reports 10.8% of students pursue high-tech careers, with lower rates among female and Arab students.
Chairman David Perlmutter calls for updated educational approaches to prepare students for an AI-driven future and outlines a roadmap to raise STEM graduates to 20% by 2034, establish lifelong learning systems, and secure a multi-year budget.