Samaria Council Head Seeks Support for Bolsonaro in Brazil
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Samaria Regional Council Head Yossi Dagan held Zoom meetings with Brazilian leaders to rally support for presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro. The meetings were requested by Bolsonaro's campaign, which also released a joint video with Dagan. Bolsonaro had previously visited Samaria and expressed support for residents, promising a first presidential visit to the area if elected. Dagan emphasized the need for international allies amid pressure on settlements.
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- Samaria Council Head Yossi Dagan is campaigning for Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil's presidential election.
- Dagan held Zoom meetings with Brazilian leaders at the request of Bolsonaro's campaign.
- A joint video of Dagan and Bolsonaro was released by the candidate's campaign.
- Bolsonaro previously visited Samaria and pledged support for its residents.
- Dagan cited international pressure on settlements as a reason for seeking allies like Bolsonaro.
Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, has been actively engaging with Brazilian political and religious leaders over the past two weeks through Zoom meetings to garner support for Flavio Bolsonaro's presidential campaign. These meetings were reportedly initiated by Bolsonaro's campaign team. Dagan urged participants to work towards Bolsonaro's election and encourage their communities to vote. Concurrently, the candidate's campaign released a joint video featuring Dagan, recorded during Bolsonaro's visit to Samaria, in which Dagan calls for support.
The connection between Dagan and Bolsonaro deepened during Bolsonaro's visit to Samaria in January, accompanied by his brother Eduardo. During that visit, Bolsonaro expressed support for the residents of Judea and Samaria, stating, "I give all my support to the people of Judea and Samaria." It was also agreed that if elected president, Bolsonaro's first official visit would be to Samaria.
Dagan explained his efforts by highlighting the importance of ties with Brazil, stating, "In the face of international pressure on the settlement enterprise, we need friends who will stand by us. I strengthen my close friend, wish him success, and am sure he will succeed." Political commentator Dani Zaken described the relationship as a "political cooperation that could also affect Israel's standing on the international stage."
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