Haim Bibas

Modi'in Mayor Haim Bibas calls for Netanyahu-Eisenkot unity government, warns against new elections

Following inconclusive election results, Bibas called for a broad national unity government led by Netanyahu and Eisenkot, while demanding an investigation into alleged Qatari funding.

Haim Bibas, head of The Federation of Local Authorities in Israel attends the Muni Expo 2026 conference in Tel Aviv, June 23, 2026.
 Haredi men are seen protesting the effort to draft ultra-Orthodox Israelis into the IDF.

Over 70 mayors, council leaders file petition against haredi draft exemption law

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Israel, Paybox launch Jerusalem's first municipal wallet in push to digitalize taxes, payments

Haim Bibas, head of the Federation of Local Authorities in Israel and mayor of Modi’in Maccabaim Re’ut.

Local government, national impact: Haim Bibas on shaping Israel’s future


Israeli gov’t campaign in North America highlights baby hostage Kfir Bibas

The campaign's message, "Are your children coming home for Christmas?" is aimed at highlighting the distressing situation of 11-month-old Kfir Bibas.

 Billboard in New York's Times Square showing 11-month-old Kfir Bibas as part of a new Israeli gov't campaign to raise awareness of the hostages still held by Hamas

Israel's government ministries 'non-functional' during war with Hamas - official

The Defense Ministry, Tourism Ministry, and Welfare and Social Services Ministry are the only Israeli ministries working, according to Federation of Local Authorities in Israel chairman Haim Bibas.

 Haim Bibas

Local, regional authorities file High Court petition against 'Arnona Law'

Israeli authorities have argued that the "Arnona Law" could harm citizens and have detrimental economic effects on numerous localities.

 New Israeli Shekel banknotes and coins are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021.

Israel's municipalities, authorities go on strike to protest tax law

The strike by municipalities and local authorities throughout Israel is a protest against the government's plan to start a City Tax Fund.

 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.

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.