Haim Bibas

Federation of Local Authorities head at JPost Conference:

“Local authorities in Israel are the backbone of stability”

Haim Bibas, Chairman, Federation of Local Authorities in Israel
Haim Bibas, Chairman of the Federation of Local Authorities in Israel  and Mayor of Modi'in Maccabim Reut

Smart cities: A top strategic interest for the State of Israel

Haim Bibas, Chairman of the Federation of Local Authorities in Israel

Haim Bibas at Maariv Conference: “Give local authorities the authority to manage emergencies”

Itzik Larry, the chairman of Mifal HaPais.

Mifal HaPais allocates NIS 20m in emergency aid to local authorities amid Iran war


Israeli municipalities threaten general strike over city tax plan

The clash between local authority leaders and government officials over what is known as the "Arnona Fund," which had been simmering for weeks, erupted on Sunday.

 Chairman of the Federation of Local Authorities and Mayor of Modi'in Haim Bibas and head of the local authorities  attend a protest outside the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, demanding better budgets, February 26, 2023.

Local authority strike to pause until Thursday ‘to allow progress in dialogue’

According to a statement, Israel's Federation of Local Authorities is set to meet next Thursday to make plans for the future.

 Chairman of the Federation of Local Authorities and Mayor of Modi'in Haim Bibas and head of the local authorities  attend a protest outside the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, demanding better budgets, February 26, 2023.

Israel hosting the Muni World 2021 of the EXPO Innovation Fair in TLV

The participants who come to Israel will go on tours of innovation and development centers all over Israel to learn about special models implemented here.

   Haim Bibas, Chairman of the Federation of Local Authorities in Israel at the 7th Annual JPost Conference in NY

Bibas pushes to give local governments more authority in virus fight

However, some have suggested that, in spite of his criticisms of the government’s coronavirus policies, he is planning to go into national politics himself.

Haim Bibas

Coronavirus czars support 'COVID-free' zones through testing plan

The Health Ministry has stated that people who test negative for coronavirus cannot infect others within 72 hours of the test.

People at the Malha Mall in Jerusalem after it reopened according to the new government orders, May 7, 2020

Coronavirus cabinet approves some retail openings, school debate rages on

"The decision of the coronavirus cabinet is no less than a spit in the face of the youth!"

Children are returning to school in Israel amid the coronavirus pandemic. August 24, 2020.

Modi’in mayor denies reports he aims to form party to trick voters

Party reportedly meant to attract those disappointed with Netanyahu, and then join him after elections

Haim Bibas, Chairman of the Federation of Local Authorities in Israel, speaks at the 7th Annual Jerusalem Post Conference in New York on April 29th, 2018.

Coronavirus: Israel's 72nd Independence Day, 1st In-Dependence Day

Now, after seven-plus decades, we are fighting an enemy we cannot understand; one which seeks to defeat us, our allies, our neighbors, and even our enemies without distinction.

Haim Bibas, chairman of the Union of Local Authorities in Israel and mayor of Modi’in

Beating coronavirus together, city by city – opinion

This global uncertainty affects us all. People around the world are looking for an anchor to give them security and stability. This role can, and must, be filled by local mayors and municipal leaders

Haim Bibas, mayor of Modi'in Maccabim Reut and chairman of the Federation of Local Authorities

Mayors can reduce hate crimes

Mayors are the best line of defense for this kind of hate because we are handling the relevant services, whether they are education or enforcement.

Haim Bibas, Chairman of the Federation of Local Authorities in Israel, speaks at the 7th Annual Jerusalem Post Conference in New York on April 29th, 2018.