Samaria governor Yossi Dagan paid tribute to Sheldon Adelson, who passed away today: "I received with great sorrow the news of the death of Sheldon Adelson, one of the greatest activists and supporters of Jewish settlement in Judea and Samaria. Sheldon and his wife, Miriam, were a significant force in establishing the Faculty of Medicine at Ariel University in the face of all difficulties and pressures. They have changed the map of the Israeli media for the better, in order to properly represent the values that are important to the Jewish people in Israel and around the world," he added.
"With their resources and energy, they have established many national enterprises for all Jews who love the people and the State of Israel. Sheldon and Miriam will remain etched in our hearts forever, "Dagan concluded. .