# Israeli city bars municipal employees from posting political views online

- Published: 2026-10-15T11:49:59Z
- Updated: 2026-10-18T13:00:54Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: Haaretz — https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/elections/2026-10-15/ty-article/.premium/israeli-city-bars-municipal-employees-from-posting-political-views-online/000001a1-3f0b-da29-abbd-7f7f7cfb0000
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Employees are told not to criticize parties or Knesset candidates, even on personal social media accounts. A civil rights group calls the ban illegal, while the municipality says it follows government and legal directives

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