In the last two years the scope of student and junior jobs in the tech industry in Israel has been cut in half. The decline in junior recruitment is natural and an integral part of the company's risk management process in challenging times.
Despite this, the advantages of employing juniors outweigh the disadvantages, and most likely organizations will return to recruiting for these jobs. These roles are often characterized by human capital that is "hungry" to prove itself, learn new things and achieve success. With great power comes great responsibility.