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Yochai Damri Appointed Interim Head of Sha'ar Shomron Local Council
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jun 30, 2026
What happened
Yochai Damri has replaced Avi Roa as the interim head of the Sha'ar Shomron Local Council following Roa's four-year tenure. Damri will lead until the council's planned merger with Elkana is finalized. Roa helped establish the council and managed it through significant security challenges while advancing local development.
- 01Yochai Damri appointed interim head of Sha'ar Shomron Local Council, replacing Avi Roa.
- 02Avi Roa led the council since its 2022 establishment, building administrative and service systems.
- 03Roa's tenure included managing security challenges like the Iron Swords war and multiple operations.
- 04Damri previously headed Har Hebron Regional Council and held key local government roles.
- 05The council plans to merge with Elkana, with Damri overseeing the transition period.
- 06Both leaders emphasized cooperation and continuity in serving local communities during the leadership change.
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