Samaria Council Head Builds Coalition in Czech Republic

Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, recently conducted a series of political meetings in the Czech Republic with ministers, members of parliament, and senior government officials. The purpose of these meetings was to garner support for Israeli settlements in Judea and Samaria and to counter potential sanctions from European countries. This visit follows Dagan's previous meetings in Slovenia with government and parliamentary officials, including Prime Minister Janez Janša and Deputy Prime Minister Jernej Vrtovec, who have previously expressed support for Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Dagan presented maps of Judea and Samaria, emphasizing the region's strategic importance for Israel's security. He highlighted that the distance between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River is only about 70 kilometers, with approximately 55 kilometers falling within Samaria. "Without Samaria, it is impossible to maintain the State of Israel," Dagan stated, adding that Israel stands on the front line of the Western world's struggle against radical Islam, and its security is linked to Europe's future.

During his visit, Dagan met with Czech Minister of Health and Sports Boris Štastný. The meeting was described as very positive, and a joint official photo was released afterward. Dagan also met with the Chairman of the ruling party's faction in the European Parliament, chairman of the ruling Czech party's faction in the European Parliament. The Chairman of the ruling party's faction in the European Parliament publicly supported the settlements and the application of Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria. In a joint video, the Chairman of the ruling party's faction in the European Parliament addressed the residents of Samaria, stating, "You are the front line of Israel, and the State of Israel is the first front line protecting Europe, therefore Europe must support and strengthen Judea and Samaria." He emphasized that sovereignty in their region is crucial not only for them but for all of Europe and the Western world.

Dagan thanked the Chairman of the ruling party's faction in the European Parliament for his support, stating, "We stand together. This is the same war for both of us. We have the same values. We have the same war, and we will win together." These meetings in the Czech Republic are part of Dagan's ongoing diplomatic efforts, which have included three visits to Slovenia in the past six months. He previously met with Slovenian Prime Minister Janša and Deputy Prime Minister Vrtovec, who expressed support for Israeli sovereignty in Samaria. Dagan also acknowledged the work of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including Minister Gideon Sa'ar, and the Israeli Ambassador to the Czech Republic, Amir Weissbrod, in combating boycotts.