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


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.

Haim Bibas: Build more shelters in North

As part of a recent tour of the Golan Heights, Bibas met with the head of the Katzrin council, Dima Efratzav, and the head of the Ramat Hagolan regional council, Haim Rokach.

Haim Bibas