Haim Bibas is an Israeli politician and member of the Likud Party and is the current mayor of Modi'in. He also serves as head of The Federation of Local Authorities in Israel.
The strike by municipalities and local authorities throughout Israel is a protest against the government's plan to start a City Tax Fund.
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.
According to a statement, Israel's Federation of Local Authorities is set to meet next Thursday to make plans for the future.