Intel(US:INTC) 国芯网·2025-07-09 13:15Group 1 - Intel plans to lay off hundreds of employees in Israel and is considering closing the Fab28 semiconductor factory, which currently employs around 9,000 people, with 4,000 being local hires [2][3] - The layoffs are part of Intel's strategy to become a more streamlined and efficient company, allowing engineers more authority to better meet customer needs [2] - The Fab28 factory has been deemed outdated, raising concerns about its long-term sustainability, and discussions about potentially closing the facility are ongoing [3] Group 2 - Intel received $3.25 billion in subsidies from the Israeli government in December 2023 for the construction of Fab38 next to Fab28, but the project has been paused until mid-2024 [2] - Previous layoffs at Intel in Israel primarily affected research centers in Haifa and Petah Tikva, but Fab28 had remained unaffected until now due to its strategic importance [2] - The layoffs will impact various positions, including middle management and technical staff in the remote operations center [3]