Yossi Dagan

South African MPs who visited Samaria face backlash at home

A leading South African newspaper published a racist caricature mocking the MPs who visited Samaria.

Yossi Dagan:

'Arrest Palestinian Authority official who incited to murder'

The head of the Samaria Regional Council demands the arrest of the former Palestinian Authority "Prime Minister" following his statement that "every settler is a soldier, and every soldier is a settler."

Samaria:

South African MPs pledge support for Israeli sovereignty

Members of Parliament from South Africa toured Samaria as guests of governor Yossi Dagan and declared their support for Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Hamas terrorist who threatened to kill Samaria governor arrested

A Hamas terrorist, a resident of Kutzra, was arrested at Migdalim junction after threatening to kill the head of the Samaria Regional Council.

Joseph's Tomb:

Council heads demand full Jewish control over Joseph's Tomb

Council heads in Judea and Samaria join rabbis' demand to restore permanent Jewish presence at Joseph's Tomb. Samaria Council head: 'Now is the time to return.'

Senior Trump advisor:

'I will hang the Samaria mezuzah in the White House'

Samaria Council head, Yossi Dagan, met with Paula White, senior advisor to President Donald Trump, who heads the Faith Office at the White House.

Suprising meeting:

Samaria Gov. meets Trump's Lebanese-born Middle East adviser

Massad Boulos, President Trump's senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs and a Lebanese-born billionaire, meets Yossi Dagan and expresses his appreciation for the people of Samaria.

Samaria opens first theater in Judea and Samaria

The Samaria Theater, the first repertory theater in Judea and Samaria, was launched last night.

Released hostage Agam Berger visits Joseph's Tomb

Released hostage Agam Berger visited Joseph's Tomb last night along with Samaria governor Yossi Dagan.

'Israel's Lookout' to be renamed 'Trump Lookout'

Samaria Governor Yossi Dagan announced that the lookout point in the town of Peduel will be renamed in honor of the US President. The lookout is part of the 'Gutnik Center'.

Yossi Dagan to Cabinet:

'Arrest terrorists released to Judea and Samaria'

'If Hamas violates deal, all terrorists released to Judea and Samaria must be arrested again,' Samaria Council Head, Yossi Dagan, tells ministers and cabinet members.

Samaria Governor: 'Paula is a true friend of Jews and Israel'

Samaria Governor Yossi Dagan praises Paula White, new head of the White House Faith Office. 'She is a true friend of the Jewish nation and the State of Israel.'

Yossi Dagan:

'Now is a rare opportunity for sovereignty in Judea and Samaria'

'New US administration will respect what Israel defines as critical to its security,' Samaria Governor Yossi Dagan says in response to US president's comments on application of sovereignty.

European Parliament in Samaria:

'Samaria is key to Israel's security'

Three European Parliament members visit Samaria: 'This area is vital for Israel's security; this is also our war.' Samaria Council head: 'We have the same enemies; we must fight them and win - together.'

Historic boost for communities:

Yesha Council delegation attends President Trump's inauguration

During the visit, the delegation held a series of meetings with senior officials from the new administration and members of Congress.

Priestly Blessing

Yossi Dagan blesses the Argentinian President

Samaria Regional Council head meets President Javier Milei at a celebration for Trump's nomination in Washington, relates God's blessing to Abraham that those who bless Israel will be blessed.

Yossi Dagan:

'Releasing terrorists to Judea and Samaria - a clear danger'

Head of Samaria Regional Council blasts the release of terrorists to Judea and Samaria: We warned and cried out not to release terrorists to Judea and Samaria and not to stop the war.

Making history:

Friends of Judea and Samaria Caucus launched in US Congress

With just days to go before Donald Trump takes office, over 20 US lawmakers participated in the historic launch of the Friends of Judea and Samaria Caucus.

Yossi Dagan at Mar-a-Lago:

'Increasing Jewish communities is correct response to terrorism'

Head of Samaria Council Yossi Dagan and MK Ohad Tal participate in official conference at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. Dagan met with Mike Huckabee, designated ambassador to Israel and will launch a lobby for Judea and Samaria at the American Congress.

Mike Huckabee:

'I hope to return to Judea and Samaria'

Governor Yossi Dagan of Samaria met in New York with the incoming US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, for the first time since Trump announced his appointment.

Yesha Council to send delegation to Trump inauguration

The delegation is also expected to participate in other events during the inauguration and meet key figures in the American Jewish community.

Samaria leader:

'Bring back the checkpoints, fight terror'

New footage of a Samaria shooting attack reveals the terrorists stood on the road, fired from point blank. 'If the security checkpoints had been operating, the terror attack may not have happened.'

Judea and Samaria leaders:

'Drop misconception in dealing with Palestinian Authority'

Community leaders in Judea and Samaria respond furiously to fatal attack in Samaria: 'Iran is establishing itself in Judea and Samaria; Israeli government and IDF are not changing their strategy.'

Samaria region launches 200 million shekel bypass of PA city

The road will bypass the city of Funduq along the existing Route 55 towards the Israeli town of Karnei Shomron.

Yossi Dagan demands: Ground maneuver in Jenin now

Following publication of photos of Palestinian Arab police officers with RPG rockets in Jenin, Samaria Council head demands that the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense order a ground maneuver in northern Samaria.

Samaria Governor:

'Government must bring a million residents to Judea and Samaria'

The 24th Israeli Construction Conference discussed construction challenges in Judea and Samaria and the plans to expand the population.

Geert Wilders: 'Amazing how small Israel is'

Geert Wilders, the leader of the Party for Freedom, the largest party in the Dutch parliament and government paid an official visit to Israel and met with Samaria Governor Yossi Dagan.

Son of former French pres. Nicolas Sarközy visits Samaria

Louis, son of former French President, Nicolas Sarközy, visited Samaria and toured Israel's Lookout with Yossi Dagan.

Yossi Dagan returns from US:

'Netanyahu can apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria'

'Netanyahu can apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria. We have US support,' says Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, after returning from meetings with US congressmen and senators in Washington.

Samaria Governor:

New US sanctions 'scandalous'

Governor Yossi Dagan called the sanctions against Israelis announced earlier today 'an act hostile and cynical towards the only democracy in the Middle East.'

Pro-Palestinian demonstration against Yossi Dagan in France

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrated against Samaria governor Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, who came to speak to the French Jewish community.

Dagan congratulates Huckabee:

'We will work together hand in hand'

Head of the Samaria Regional Council, Yossi Dagan, congratulates Mike Huckabee on his appointment as US Ambassador to Israel: A great partner of the Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

Is this how allies behave?

'Biden-Harris government is dangerous. Go Vote!'

Samaria Council head, Yossi Dagan and Evangelical leader, Tony Perkins, publish a joint article ahead of the US elections: 'Biden-Harris dangerous for Israel's security, especially in Judea and Samaria. US citizens in the US and Israel must vote.'

Samaria Gov. calls on US citizens to get out and vote for Trump

Samaria Governor Yossi Dagan joined Jvote, a system set up to encourage US citizens living in Israel to go out and vote. He spoke to US citizens and told them: 'It could be nice to sit on the side and what things happen on the screen, but we can't allow ourselves to do that.'

5 days to US elections:

Ambassador Friedman attacks Kamala Harris

Head of the Samaria Council, Yossi Dagan, hosted former ambassador David Friedman, who chose to launch his new book in Hebrew 'One Jewish State' specifically in Samaria.

Governor of Samaria:

'They slandered fallen soldier terribly'

Samaria governor Yossi Dagan eulogized fallen soldier Shuvael Ben-Natan and spoke about an event in which his family went for a walk in their grove near their home and was attacked.

Michael Rapaport in Samaria:

'There are so many stories to tell here'

The American actor and comedian toured Samaria with One Israel Fund, was briefed on the situation in the region and was introduced to the area's filmmaking industry.

Historic Decision in Miami:

No more West Bank

Two weeks after Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, met with the mayor of Sunny Isles in Miami, the mayor passed a historic resolution that states that 'Samaria' is the official name for the area and not "

Terrorists fire towards school bus in Samaria

Terrorists fire towards school bus in Mevo Dotan, none injured. 'We could have been attending children's funerals now - enough with the acceptance.'

US representatives:

'We will fight sanctions on Israelis'

Samaria Regional Council Head Yossi Dagan met with US senators and representatives who promised to fight against the sanctions imposed on Israelis in Judea and Samaria.

'Violence must not happen'

Heads of councils in Samaria speak out against violence

The head of the Samaria Regional Council, Yossi Dagan, and the head of the Kedumim Council, Ozel Vatik, issue joint statement criticizing the riot by far rightists in the Palestinian Arab town of Jit.

Yesha and Samaria Council Heads:

'Jewish residents of Samaria oppose violence'

Yesha Council Head, Yisrael Gantz, and Samaria Council Head, Yossi Dagan, release a joint statement: 'It is forbidden to take the law into one’s own hands.'

New lobby seeks to cancel Disengagement Law for Gush Katif

Samaria governor Yossi Dagan and several MKs hope to bring the cancellation to a vote at the beginning of the next session of Knesset.

Samaria Council Head:

'We could have prevented the murderous attack in Holon'

Samaria Council Head says that 'red flags mentioned in the latest State Comptroller's report are a danger to public safety and probably enabled the murderous attack in Holon, as terrorists can travel around Judea and Samaria without being stopped.'

Members of EP: ‘The Hague is political, we are with you’

Head of Samaria Regional Council launches a joint working group of the pro-Samaria EP members: 'The circus in The Hague is a common danger for all of us. We must fight together!'

Yesha Council:

'Response to Hague - Israel sovereignty on Judea and Samaria'

Chairman of the Yesha Council: 'The decision of the court in The Hague aims at bringing the Hamas terrorists closer to the beds of our children and women in the center of the country and to annihilate the State of Israel. This is an antisemitic decision.'

Survivor of attack: 'We are strong; we will still drive here'

Survivor of shooting attack near Shavei Shomron, Uri Hirschfeld, recounted the moments of horror. Head of Samaria Council, Yossi Dagan: 'We are fighting a war here.'

Head of Samaria council:

'New village broke down walls, there'll be many more like it'

'Evyatar is our message to the world, and to ourselves, that we are here to stay,’ says Head of Samaria regional council, Yossi Dagan.

Touching:

Thousands attended the festive Rosh Chodesh prayer in Evyatar

Thousands attended the Rosh Chodesh prayer in Evyatar. Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu said: 'This place is the counsel of the Lord'. Yossi Dagan: 'There will be many more Evyatasrs in Samaria!'

Samaria leader to public:

Pray for recovery of seriously injured soldier

Samaria Council chief Yossi Dagan asks public to pray for recovery of Ro'i Sasson, a student at the Itamar Yeshiva who suffered life-threatening injuries in Gaza.

Widow of town namesake:

'Normalization of this town is what we waited for'

The Samaria Regional Council informed Tzofia, the widow of Evyatar Borovsky, who was murdered in a stabbing attack at Tapuach Junction 11 years ago, of the normalization of the town established in memory of her husband.

'One Of Our Best'

Oz Gruber from Tal Menashe was killed in Rafah

Staff Sergeant Oz Gruber, 20 years old, from Tal Menashe in Samaria, was killed in the explosion of an APC in Rafah.

Hours after the attack:

'We will not be broken, the people of Israel will win'

Hundreds of people entered Joseph's Tomb in Shechem last night, just hours after an attack near the city that killed two IDF soldiers.

Nikki Haley in Samaria:

'Stay strong, the majority of Americans are with Israel'

Former US Ambassador to the United Nations tours Samaria, as a guest of the head of the Samaria Regional Council, Yossi Dagan, accompanied by former Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations, MK Danny Danon.

Making History:

Disengagement Law abolished in northern Samaria

Defense Minister and head of Samaria Council jointly announced abolishing the Disengagement Law to also apply to Sa-Nur, Ganim and Kadim in northern Samaria. Yossi Dagan: A historic step – on the way to full amendment.

IDF troops were to move from South to Huwara already in August

Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Council, revealed a military document that proves that on the day before Oct. 7, forces from surrounding Gaza had not been sent to protect MK Zvi Sukkot's protest tent in Huwara. Dagan demanded: "Those that insulted the pioneering settlers that protect the country should apologize."

Incitement:

Samaria Council head: Zero patience for supporters of Nazi terror

Arab posted incitement to murder Jews; Samaria Council Head, Yossi Dagan, blocked his entrance to Barkan industrial zone: ‘What used to be, will not be anymore; zero patience for instigators and supporters of Nazi terror.’

Erasing history:

Palestinians rode excavator over archaeological site

Palestinians rode an excavator over Umm ar-Rehan in Samaria, turning it into a car park.

Samaria leaders protest Palestinian road reopening

Governor of Samaria Yossi Dagan, along with two mayors from Samaria, demand the IDF not reopen a road that leads from Palestinian towns to a route used by Israelis.

'A two-state solution is against the will of God'

A delegation of Evangelical community leaders visited Samaria and denounced the calls for a two-state solution.