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Local Governments Crucial for Israel's War Recovery Efforts

12/31/2025

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Haim Bibas, head of Israel's Local Authorities Association, says municipalities play a crucial role in supporting citizens during the war.
Bibas notes that local governments mobilized resources to protect communities amid the crisis.
Bibas says their future involvement will be vital for Israel's recovery, innovation, and long-term security.
The article features an image of Bibas in Bat Yam surveying damage from an Iranian missile strike.

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Haim Bibas, head of Israel's Local Authorities Association, says municipalities play a crucial role in supporting citizens during the war.
Bibas notes that local governments mobilized resources to protect communities amid the crisis.
Bibas says their future involvement will be vital for Israel's recovery, innovation, and long-term security.
The article features an image of Bibas in Bat Yam surveying damage from an Iranian missile strike.