Israel Gantz Receives International 'Alliance Award,' Urges Sovereignty in West Bank

Israel Gantz, head of the Benjamin Regional Council and chairman of the Yesha Council, was honored with the "Alliance Award" by the All Nations Convocation organization in Jerusalem. The award was presented during a summit of Christian government leaders, attended by parliament members, government representatives, and global leaders.

During the ceremony, the organization's leaders cited Gantz's leadership and support for communities in Judea and Samaria. Gantz received the award from Tom Hess, the organization's founder and president. He was later invited to present his vision for Israel's future and how international supporters can aid settlement efforts.

In his address, Gantz referenced past U.S. policies under President Donald Trump, including the embassy move to Jerusalem and recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights. He urged the current U.S. administration to recognize Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, stating, "Recognize Israeli sovereignty in the heart of the land, and you will see how quickly other countries in the world will recognize the reality and adopt the clear words."

Gantz emphasized that the award was not just a personal honor but represented the "85,000 residents of Benjamin, the soldiers who guard them, and a generation that decided to stop apologizing for returning home." He argued that opponents of sovereignty recognition always find reasons to claim the time is not right.

This international recognition follows Gantz's recent inclusion in The Jerusalem Post's list of the 50 most influential Jews worldwide, where he ranked 27th. The publication cited his influence on the future of settlement and sovereignty in Judea and Samaria and his work with U.S. officials. The Benjamin Regional Council attributes these recognitions to Gantz's international outreach and the council's foreign affairs desk, which fosters relationships with global public officials and leaders to strengthen the settlement movement and advance the cause of Israeli sovereignty in the West Bank.