In an investigative series, left-wing daily Haaretz reportedly attacked Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan, accusing him of being 'the dominant figure in the project to return to northern Samaria' and wielding exceptional influence over Israeli decision-making, including on annexation.
Left-wing Israeli newspaper Haaretz has launched an unprecedented investigative series targeting Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council. According to the report as published by the outlet, Dagan is described as 'the de facto chief of staff' of a project aimed at returning Jewish settlement to northern Samaria (the northern West Bank). The series accuses Dagan of being 'one of the most powerful people in Israel with an extensive network of ties in the United States, through which he operates for annexation.' Haaretz is quoted as criticizing his 'unusual influence on decision-making,' asking 'in the end, everyone implements Dagan's policy — so who is really in charge?' The report surfaces amid ongoing political debates over settlement expansion and annexation policy. The Zioneer has previously published a topic page on Dagan as a key figure in Samaria, though this attack marks a sharp escalation in media scrutiny. No official response from Dagan or the Samaria Council has been covered in this batch.
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