Unprecedented move ahead of 2026 elections

City bans campaign posters, fines parties

Migdal HaEmek announces digital-only election campaign with ₪475 fine for every physical poster placed in public space

OCT 6, 2026 14:00

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Removing campaign posters — and the fine

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The municipality of Migdal HaEmek has announced an unprecedented decision ahead of the upcoming election campaign: elections will be conducted digitally only, with no campaign posters permitted in public space. The decision, made under the direction of Mayor Yaki Ben Chaim, includes strict enforcement, a fine of ₪475 for every single poster placed in violation of the directive.

The move is intended to prevent the familiar phenomenon of hundreds of plastic and cardboard election posters that mar public space and cause environmental damage. The municipality seeks to preserve the city's appearance and set a personal example for the entire country in a clean and green election campaign.

Mayor Yaki Ben Chaim addressed all party and faction heads directly, calling on them to adopt the innovative approach. "We are calling on all parties to move to digital advertising only," Ben Chaim said. "Let us spread the environmental message from Migdal HaEmek to all parts of the country, avoid polluting campaign posters that harm the environment, and make these elections greener, cleaner and more friendly to residents."

Under the new directive, municipal inspectors will impose a fine of ₪475 on every individual campaign poster found in public space, in accordance with municipal bylaws. The municipality made clear it does not intend to settle for recommendations alone, but will act with full enforcement.

The move is expected to save all sides high printing costs, prevent battles over hanging posters in the streets, and keep the city clean throughout the entire election campaign.

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