Yossi Dagan
Yossi Dagan is an Israeli political leader and the head of the Samaria Regional Council. He is a prominent advocate for Jewish sovereignty 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 municipal governance and national security advocacy for Jewish communities in northern Samaria. Known for his proactive stance on community 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. Dagan 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 and Gush Dan regions.
In recent months, Dagan has overseen significant growth initiatives, most notably the 'Hitchabrut' (Connection) project. This initiative has seen over 4,000 families register for 19 planned communities in northern Samaria, a development Dagan cites as proof of the public's deep connection to the land. He is also a driving force behind the reversal of the 2005 Disengagement, advocating for the re-establishment of Jewish presence in areas previously evacuated. Beyond local governance, Dagan has expanded his diplomatic reach, meeting with international figures such as Romanian presidential candidate George Simion to build alliances based on shared counter-terrorism objectives and values. His tenure is marked by a blend of local municipal management and high-stakes national advocacy, focusing on the long-term resilience of the Jewish presence in the heartland of Israel.