Avigdor Lieberman, head of Yisrael Beitenu (Israel is our Home) party, visited Havat Gilad on the second anniversary of its recognition by the Israeli government as a legitimate community. Lieberman had been Defense Minister at the time and said he supports extending sovereignty over the community. Yossi Dagan, head of the Shomron Regional Council, urged Lieberman to "join a right-wing government."