Yossi Dagan Awards Honorary Citizenship of Samaria to Dutch PM Candidate Geert Wilders
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jul 31, 2026
What happened
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 at the Alma Festival in Revava, recognizing Wilders' support for Israel and the settlements. Wilders met with Israeli officials and toured Samaria, expressing strong ties to the region and encouraging local residents.
- 01Yossi Dagan awarded honorary Samaria citizenship to Dutch PM candidate Geert Wilders.
- 02The ceremony was held at the ninth Alma Festival in Revava before thousands of attendees.
- 03Wilders was honored for his longstanding support of Israel and Judea and Samaria settlements.
- 04Wilders met Israeli leaders including Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
- 05He toured Samaria with Dagan, visiting key sites and consoling a bereaved family.
- 06Wilders encouraged settlers, calling their efforts miraculous and assuring global support.
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