Israel Gantz Ranked Among World's 50 Most Influential Jews

Israel Gantz, head of the Benjamin Regional Council and chairman of the Yesha Council, has been ranked 27th on The Jerusalem Post's annual list of the world's 50 most influential Jews. The newspaper cited Gantz's significant role in the leadership of the settlement movement, combining his work on the ground as head of the Benjamin Regional Council with his political advocacy for the future of Judea and Samaria as chairman of the Yesha Council.

The Jerusalem Post highlighted Gantz's efforts in the United States to promote support for settlements and Israeli sovereignty. Specific mentions included his meeting with Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and his engagement with CPAC, which adopted a resolution supporting Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria. Gantz also recently met twice with U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman. The newspaper included Gantz's call at the JNS conference in Jerusalem: "With the backing of the American superpower, we must apply sovereignty to Judea and Samaria."

Looking ahead, the article suggests that if Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria is implemented, Gantz is expected to be a key figure in shaping and executing its application.