Haim Bibas

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

The Federation of Local Authorities in Israel’s chairman discusses why municipalities have become Israel’s problem-solvers, and how they play a central role in addressing the country’s challenges

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

Israel's local authorities the backbone of stability, Haim Bibas tells 'Post' Conference

Bibas said that Israel’s local authorities ensured that daily life continued, even as missiles fell. 

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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

From AI-powered municipal systems to real-time data management, Israel’s local governments are redefining how cities serve residents in routine times and emergencies alike.

|ByHAIM BIBAS
Haim Bibas, Chairman of the Federation of Local Authorities in Israel

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

Haim Bibas called for expanding the authority of local governments during emergencies, establishing an immediate assistance fund, and prioritizing the North and South.

|ByMAARIV ONLINE

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.

DECEMBER 9, 2019ByHAIM BIBAS
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.

JUNE 19, 2019ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Haim Bibas