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Netanya's Longtime Mayor Miriam Feirberg-Ikar Passes Away

11/21/2025

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Miriam Feirberg-Ikar, the 74-year-old mayor of Netanya, died on November 21, 2025.
She won six terms as mayor, with her latest victory in February 2025 against Avi Salama, after entering politics in 1993.
In March 2025, Netanya renamed its stadium Miriam Stadium.
Feirberg-Ikar trained as a social worker.
Despite facing multiple investigations, all cases were closed without charges.

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Miriam Feirberg-Ikar, the 74-year-old mayor of Netanya, died on November 21, 2025.
She won six terms as mayor, with her latest victory in February 2025 against Avi Salama, after entering politics in 1993.
In March 2025, Netanya renamed its stadium Miriam Stadium.
Feirberg-Ikar trained as a social worker.
Despite facing multiple investigations, all cases were closed without charges.