Israeli Minister Ze'ev Elkin told Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan on Tuesday that applying full Israeli sovereignty to Judea and Samaria is the central goal. Elkin expressed excitement over new settlement maps during a meeting in the Samaria council. Dagan called Elkin a true partner for the settlement enterprise.
Minister Ze'ev Elkin, in a meeting with Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan at the council's offices on Tuesday evening, stated that applying full Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria is 'the mission'. Elkin, a senior figure in the right-wing political camp, expressed enthusiasm over updated settlement maps presented by Dagan, saying the realization of the sovereignty vision is the immediate priority. Dagan replied that Elkin is a 'true partner' to the settlement movement and that together they will continue to strengthen the Land of Israel.
The remarks underscore continued political momentum within parts of the Israeli government for formal annexation, a policy that has been debated internationally but which enjoys support among coalition hardliners. No timeline or legislative steps were specified in the exchange. The Zioneer has previously reported on Yossi Dagan's role as a key advocate for settlement expansion in Judea and Samaria. The meeting's timing, hours before a routine Tuesday night, suggests the topic remains actively discussed at senior levels.
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