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Yossi Dagan

Israeli-media coverage mentioning Yossi Dagan, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.

Politics2 days ago·2 outlets

Bereaved Sister Delivers Emotional Speech at National Return Ceremony to Ganim Settlement in Northern Samaria

Elena Keshet, sister of Keti Vintrov who was killed in a 2001 terror attack, spoke emotionally at the National Return Ceremony to the Ganim settlement in northern Samaria. Keshet…

Security2 days ago

Samaria Council Head Vows More Settlements After Foiled Assassination Attempt on Defense Minister Katz

Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, condemned a foiled assassination attempt on Defense Minister Israel Katz during a settlement ceremony in northern Samaria, affir…

Security2 days ago

Israeli Forces Arrest Terror Cell in Jenin Before Planned Attack at West Bank Ceremony

Israeli forces arrested a three-member terror cell in Jenin overnight that planned to attack a West Bank settlement ceremony attended by Defense Minister Israel Katz and other off…

Security2 days ago

Israeli Security Forces Foil Assassination Plot Against Defense Minister Israel Katz in West Bank

Israeli security forces arrested a terrorist cell from Jenin that planned to assassinate Defense Minister Israel Katz during a West Bank settlement inauguration. The suspects were…

Politics3 days ago·3 outlets

Israel Reestablishes Ganim Settlement in Northern Samaria After 21 Years

Israel officially reopens the Ganim settlement in northern Samaria after 21 years since its evacuation in 2005, with government officials and settler leaders marking the event. Th…

Israel Reestablishes Ganim Settlement in Northern Samaria After 21 Years
Politics3 days ago

Gilad Erdan's Party Criticizes Likud Over Ganim Settlement Event and Disengagement Legacy

The Ganim settlement was reestablished after 21 years with a ceremony attended by prominent right-wing politicians, including Yuli Edelstein who recently joined Gilad Erdan's part…

Politics3 days ago

Israeli Families Reestablish Ganim Settlement in Northern West Bank After 21 Years

After 21 years, 30 Israeli families officially reestablished the Ganim settlement in northern West Bank, marking a strategic expansion of Jewish presence supported by government m…

Security3 days ago

Israeli Defense Minister Vows Permanent Presence in West Bank, Rejects Withdrawal from Lebanon Security Zone

Israeli Defense Minister Vows Permanent Presence in West Bank, Rejects Withdrawal from Lebanon Security Zone
Culture4 days ago

Israeli Mystery Drama 'My One and Only' Premieres Nationwide Supported by Shomron Film Fund

The Israeli mystery drama "My One and Only," inspired by Talmudic themes and supported by the Shomron Film Fund, premieres tomorrow nationwide. The film explores the intersecting…

Politics4 days ago·3 outlets

Israeli Diaspora Minister Visits Northern West Bank, Calls 2005 Disengagement a Tragedy

Israeli Diaspora Minister Amichai Shikli visited northern Samaria with Yossi Dagan, who returned to Sha-Nur 21 years after the 2005 disengagement. Shikli called the disengagement…

Politics5 days ago·5 outlets

Young Family Leads New Settlement Establishment in Northern West Bank's Emek Dotan

Yinon and Talor Mena, with their newborn daughter, joined 21 other families to establish the new Emek Dotan settlement in northern Samaria. This move is part of a regional plan to…

Young Family Leads New Settlement Establishment in Northern West Bank's Emek Dotan
Politics6 days ago·3 outlets

Jewish Settlement Ganim to Be Reestablished in Northern West Bank After 21 Years

The Jewish settlement Ganim in northern Samaria is being reestablished 21 years after its evacuation in 2005, with pioneering families moving in and a new yeshiva branch opening…

SecurityAug 6, 2026·2 outlets

Israeli Mother and Son Escape Lynching Attempt After Wrongly Entering Jenin City

An Israeli mother and son mistakenly entered Jenin city due to a navigation error and were attacked by Palestinians attempting a lynching. They escaped unharmed after contacting s…

Israeli Mother and Son Escape Lynching Attempt After Wrongly Entering Jenin City
PoliticsAug 6, 2026·2 outlets

Yossi Dagan Receives International Award for Leading Settlement Renewal in Northern West Bank

Yossi Dagan, head of the Shomron Regional Council, received the "Brave Leadership of Zion Award" for leading the renewal of Jewish settlements in northern Samaria. At a Jerusalem…

PoliticsAug 5, 2026·2 outlets

First Caravans Set Up in Kadim Settlement 21 Years After Disengagement Evacuation

After 21 years since its evacuation under the 2005 Disengagement Plan, the first caravans were placed in the Kadim settlement in northern Samaria, marking the start of its reestab…

PoliticsAug 5, 2026·2 outlets

First Caravans Arrive to Rebuild Kadim Settlement 21 Years After Disengagement Evacuation

The first caravans arrived today at Kadim in northern Samaria, 21 years after its evacuation during Israel's disengagement. This marks the start of rebuilding the settlement as pa…

PoliticsAug 4, 2026

Likud Court Ruling Reshapes Primary Race, Favoring New Candidates Over Incumbents

The Likud party's court ruling bars current and former officials from running in regional primaries, reshaping the primary race by sidelining incumbents like Haim Katz's allies an…

Likud Court Ruling Reshapes Primary Race, Favoring New Candidates Over Incumbents
SecurityAug 4, 2026·5 outlets

Thousands Visit Joseph's Tomb in Nablus Calling to Restore Jewish Presence

Thousands of worshippers, accompanied by Israeli officials and military, visited Joseph's Tomb in Nablus for the first time in 26 years, calling for restoring Jewish presence and…

Thousands Visit Joseph's Tomb in Nablus Calling to Restore Jewish Presence
SecurityAug 3, 2026·3 outlets

Defense Minister Katz Affirms Support for Central Command Chief Amid Controversy

Defense Minister Israel Katz met with Judea and Samaria leaders and top officials to clarify he has not dismissed Central Command Chief Avi Blot, reaffirming full support amid con…

Defense Minister Katz Affirms Support for Central Command Chief Amid Controversy
SecurityAug 3, 2026·2 outlets

Defense Minister Katz Affirms Central Command Chief Blot's Role Amid Controversy in West Bank Meeting

Defense Minister Israel Katz met with West Bank local leaders to reaffirm Central Command Chief Avi Blot's position amid dismissal rumors. Katz praised Blot's leadership and stres…

Defense Minister Katz Affirms Central Command Chief Blot's Role Amid Controversy in West Bank Meeting
GeneralAug 2, 2026·2 outlets

Shomron Regional Council Launches Elite Youth Leadership and Advocacy Program

The Shomron Regional Council has launched an 18-month youth leadership program to train students in international advocacy for Israel, supported by a 50 million shekel investment…

PoliticsJul 31, 2026·2 outlets

Yossi Dagan Awards Honorary Citizenship of Samaria to Dutch PM Candidate Geert Wilders

Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, awarded honorary citizenship to Dutch prime minister candidate Geert Wilders during his visit to Israel. The ceremony took place…

Yossi Dagan Awards Honorary Citizenship of Samaria to Dutch PM Candidate Geert Wilders
SecurityJul 30, 2026·2 outlets

Samaria Council Head Urges Unity and Love After Captain Yuval Ezra's Murder

Following the murder of IDF Captain Yuval Ezra in a terrorist attack near Givat Gilad, Samaria Council head Yossi Dagan and settlement leaders visited his family to offer condolen…

Samaria Council Head Urges Unity and Love After Captain Yuval Ezra's Murder
PoliticsJul 29, 2026·2 outlets

Over 4,000 Families Register for New Settlements in Northern West Bank Amid Limited Capacity

Over 4,000 families have applied to join 19 new settlements planned in northern Samaria, but only hundreds can be accommodated initially due to limited resources. The program, led…

Over 4,000 Families Register for New Settlements in Northern West Bank Amid Limited Capacity
SecurityJul 29, 2026·5 outlets

Israeli Hero Benyahu Malt Wounds Attackers Despite Severe Injuries in West Bank Assault

Benyahu Malt, an Israeli deputy security officer, heroically shot attackers during a violent assault in the West Bank despite severe injuries, saving lives before succumbing. The…

Israeli Hero Benyahu Malt Wounds Attackers Despite Severe Injuries in West Bank Assault
SecurityJul 29, 2026

Palestinian Authority Builds Illegal Neighborhood West of Separation Barrier in Area C

The Palestinian Authority has illegally built a residential neighborhood in Area C of the West Bank, west of the Israeli separation barrier near Katzir. Israeli enforcement agenci…

Palestinian Authority Builds Illegal Neighborhood West of Separation Barrier in Area C
PoliticsJul 28, 2026·3 outlets

First Buildings Erected in New West Bank Settlement Emek Dotan as Development Accelerates

The first residential buildings have been installed in the new Emek Dotan settlement in northern Samaria, part of a government-backed plan to establish 19 new settlements. Shomron…

PoliticsJul 28, 2026

West Bank Settlement Leaders Threaten Legal Action Over Public Transport Failures

West Bank settlement leaders, led by Ariel's mayor Yair Shitbon, plan to file a legal petition against Israel's Ministry of Transportation over persistent public transport failure…

West Bank Settlement Leaders Threaten Legal Action Over Public Transport Failures
SecurityJul 27, 2026·3 outlets

Dutch Opposition Leader Geert Wilders Consoles Family of Israeli Victim in West Bank Shooting

Dutch opposition leader Geert Wilders visited the family of Benyahu Malt, an Israeli reserve officer killed in a West Bank shooting, to offer condolences and express European supp…

SecurityJul 27, 2026·3 outlets

Dutch Opposition Leader Geert Wilders Visits West Bank Settlement to Console Family of Fallen Israeli Fighter

Dutch opposition leader Geert Wilders visited the West Bank settlement Gilad Farm to console the family of Benyahu Malt, an Israeli fighter killed in a recent terror attack. Wilde…

SecurityJul 26, 2026

Israeli Government Policies Fuel Rising Violence in West Bank, Risking Third Intifada

Violence in the West Bank over the weekend may signal the start of a third intifada, driven by Israeli government policies that legalize settler outposts and displace Palestinians…

SecurityJul 26, 2026·2 outlets

IDF Artillery Commander Yovel Ezra Killed in West Bank Attack to Be Laid to Rest

Lieutenant Colonel Yovel Ezra, an IDF artillery battery commander from Herzliya, was killed in a shooting attack near Havat Gilad. His funeral will be attended by his unit and loc…

SecurityJul 24, 2026

Hundreds Attend Funeral of Benyahu Malt, Killed While Rescuing Attack Victims Near West Bank Settlement

Staff Sergeant Benyahu Malt, 32, was killed in a terror shooting near the Gilad Farm settlement while aiding attacked hikers. Hundreds, including Israeli officials, attended his f…

Hundreds Attend Funeral of Benyahu Malt, Killed While Rescuing Attack Victims Near West Bank Settlement
SecurityJul 24, 2026·4 outlets

Israeli Reservist Benyahu Malat Killed Trying to Rescue Hikers in West Bank Attack

Benyahu Malat, a 32-year-old Israeli reservist from Havat Gilad, was killed in a West Bank shooting attack while rescuing hikers. His funeral drew political and religious leaders…

Israeli Reservist Benyahu Malat Killed Trying to Rescue Hikers in West Bank Attack
SecurityJul 24, 2026

Bennyahu Malat Killed in West Bank Shooting Attack; Israeli Forces Launch Wide Security Operation

SecurityJul 24, 2026

Dismissed Yitzhar Security Coordinator Accuses Shomron Council of Undermining His Work

The dismissed security coordinator of Yitzhar settlement accused the Shomron Regional Council of isolating him, causing delays in responding to a deadly attack. The IDF cited unau…

SecurityJul 24, 2026·3 outlets

Samaria Council Head Calls for Military Operation and New Settlement After Terror Attack Near Givat Gilad

Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, called for a large-scale military operation and the establishment of a new settlement following a terror attack near Givat Gilad…

Samaria Council Head Calls for Military Operation and New Settlement After Terror Attack Near Givat Gilad
SecurityJul 24, 2026

Israeli Officials Demand Tougher Military Response After West Bank Terror Attack

After a deadly terror attack near Gilad Farm in the West Bank killed one Israeli and wounded two, Israeli ministers and local leaders called for a stronger military response, incl…

Israeli Officials Demand Tougher Military Response After West Bank Terror Attack
SecurityJul 24, 2026

Gunmen Attack Hikers Near Gilad Farm in West Bank, Four Injured Including One Critically

Four hikers were shot near Gilad Farm in the West Bank by militants who also stole their weapons; one is critically injured. Security and medical teams responded, and local leader…

Gunmen Attack Hikers Near Gilad Farm in West Bank, Four Injured Including One Critically
SecurityJul 23, 2026

IDF Launches Extensive Operations in Northern West Bank After Two Stabbings Amid Rising Tensions

After two stabbing attacks in northern Samaria, the IDF launched extensive operations in Tubas and Beit Furik, targeting the attackers' homes and increasing security amid rising t…

IDF Launches Extensive Operations in Northern West Bank After Two Stabbings Amid Rising Tensions
SecurityJul 23, 2026·2 outlets

Shomron Council Head Visits Seriously Wounded Itamar Cohen, Vows to Strengthen Settlement

Yossi Dagan, head of the Shomron Regional Council, visited Itamar Cohen, seriously wounded in a stabbing near Elon Moreh, promising to strengthen the settlement. President Isaac H…

Shomron Council Head Visits Seriously Wounded Itamar Cohen, Vows to Strengthen Settlement
SecurityJul 23, 2026

Arson and Stabbing Attack in West Bank Settlements Controlled, Investigation Completed

A deliberate arson at Derech Avraham Farm in the West Bank led civilians into an open area where two terrorists stabbed one person before being neutralized. The fire was confirmed…

Arson and Stabbing Attack in West Bank Settlements Controlled, Investigation Completed
SecurityJul 23, 2026

Israeli Farmer Seriously Wounded in Stabbing Attack Near Alon Moreh, Two Assailants Killed

Itamar Cohen, a 51-year-old co-founder of West Bank farms, was seriously wounded in a stabbing near Alon Moreh during efforts to extinguish a fire. Two attackers were killed by an…

Israeli Farmer Seriously Wounded in Stabbing Attack Near Alon Moreh, Two Assailants Killed
SecurityJul 23, 2026

Yossi Dagan Demands Iron Fist from Government After Terror Attack Near Elon Moreh

A Palestinian arson attack near Elon Moreh led to a serious stabbing of a volunteer firefighter. Security forces sealed off the village of Beit Furik and launched operations. Yoss…

Yossi Dagan Demands Iron Fist from Government After Terror Attack Near Elon Moreh
SecurityJul 23, 2026

Samaria Council Condemns Palestinian Authority for Inciting Terror After Arson Attack

After Palestinian terrorists set a fire and attacked responders at a West Bank farm, the Samaria Council accused the Palestinian Authority of incitement and called for a strong Is…

Samaria Council Condemns Palestinian Authority for Inciting Terror After Arson Attack
SecurityJul 22, 2026·4 outlets

Rabbi Dov Lior Visits Northern Samaria, Affixes Mezuzah in Reestablished Homesh Settlement

Rabbi Dov Lior visited northern Samaria, arriving by helicopter to Sha-Nur and Homesh, where he affixed a mezuzah in a new home and participated in community events. This marked t…

Rabbi Dov Lior Visits Northern Samaria, Affixes Mezuzah in Reestablished Homesh Settlement
SecurityJul 21, 2026·2 outlets

National Security Minister Ben Gvir Vows to Rebuild Gilad Farm After Arson Attack

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visited Gilad Farm in the West Bank after a major arson attack, receiving updates on firefighting efforts and pledging to rebuild the se…

National Security Minister Ben Gvir Vows to Rebuild Gilad Farm After Arson Attack
PoliticsJul 21, 2026

New Likud Members Are Younger, More Religious, and More Extreme, Study Finds

A study reveals that Likud's primary voters are younger, more religious, and more extreme than its general electorate, influencing the party's candidate list toward hardline stanc…