eBay to Shut Down Israel R&D Center, Lay Off Remaining 200 Employees

eBay to shut down Israel R&D center, lay off remaining 200 employees

The Netanya-based center, established in 2005, is set to close in early 2026. The move follows years of downsizing, including several rounds of layoffs beginning before the war in 2023

Global tech giant to close Israel R&D center in 'difficult decision'

eBay, the global online retail giant, has announced plans to shutter its operations in Israel by the first quarter of 2026, resulting in the layoff of all its employees in the country – more than 200 workers. The company's research and development center in Netanya, a key hub for innovation, will also close. This decision comes on the heels of multiple rounds of layoffs at eBay, reflecting a broader restructuring effort. The eBay offices in Isra…

eBay To Shutter Israel R&D Operations, Layoff 200+ Employees By 2026

eBay has reportedly announced a phased shutdown of their Research and Development operations in Israel, with over 200 employees losing their jobs by Q1 2026.Calcalist revealed the plan, saying the center located in Netanya, which was originally established following the company’s 2005 $620 million acquisition of Israeli price comparison site Shopping.com will be shut down over the next year.eBay to shut down operations in Israel, over 200 employ…