With Layoffs Looming, Intel Says it’s Committed to Israel

April 20, 2016 | Major layoffs are expected at Intel Israel, after the global chip giant Intel Corp. announced that it is cutting 12,000 jobs worldwide, 11% of its workforce. The downsizing comes on the back of a downturn in PC chip sales due to increased use of clouds and smartphones for computer purposes. Intel is Israel’s largest high-tech employer with a staff of 10,000. The company exported $4.1 billion of goods in 2015, 11% of Israel’s high-tech exports, slightly down from $4.25 billion in 2014. Intel in Israel released an official statement saying, “This is a global announcement and we’re studying its implications on the operation in Israel. One thing is certain: Intel will meet the obligations it gave to the Israeli Government.”