Yossi Dagan
Yossi Dagan is an Israeli political leader and the head of the Samaria Regional Council. He is a prominent advocate for Jewish settlement in Judea and Samaria and a key figure in coordinating local security and civilian resilience in the region.
Yossi Dagan serves as the head of the Samaria Regional Council, a position that places him at the forefront of both municipal governance and national security advocacy for Jewish communities in northern Samaria. Known for his proactive stance on settlement expansion and security, Dagan frequently interfaces with the IDF Central Command and national political leadership to secure resources for local defense. His leadership emphasizes the role of community security coordinators (Ravshatz) and standby squads (Kitat Konenut) as essential components of Israel's national defense architecture. In June 2026, Dagan was instrumental in communicating the details of a multi-stage terror attack that spanned the Sharon and Samaria regions, highlighting the effectiveness of local security forces in preventing mass-casualty events. He consistently frames the residents and security teams of Samaria as the 'first line of defense' for the entire State of Israel, particularly for the densely populated Sharon coastal plain. Beyond security, Dagan is a vocal proponent of strengthening Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, often leading diplomatic and public relations efforts to bolster international and domestic support for the region.