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Yochai Damri Appointed Interim Head of Sha'ar Shomron Local Council

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Yochai Damri Appointed Interim Head of Sha'ar Shomron Local Council
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 8 hours ago

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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SrugimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Yochai Damri Appointed Interim Head of Sha'ar Shomron Local Council
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew8 hours ago
Yochai Damri Appointed Head of Shaar Shomron Local Council Amid Planned Merger with Elkana

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