Israel’s Long War in Gaza and Mass Call Ups Strain High-Tech Economy

With the war in Gaza intensifying and little to no sign of a ceasefire, Israel’s economy and businesses are bracing for further strain.

Over almost two years of fighting, repeated army call ups have forced business leaders like Nimrod Vax to make do with fewer workers. At one point, he says, 20% of the 600 employees at his tech company– a quarter of them based in Israel – were serving in the military.