Yossi Dagan Receives International Award for Leading Settlement Renewal in Northern West Bank
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First reported by Now 14 · Aug 6, 2026
What happened
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 ceremony, he highlighted plans to build 18 new settlements and expressed hope for expanding Jewish presence and sovereignty in the West Bank and Gaza. The award was presented by Pulse of Israel, whose chairman praised Dagan's role in turning past setbacks into growth.
- 01Yossi Dagan won the Brave Leadership of Zion Award for renewing settlements in northern Samaria.
- 02The award ceremony took place at the Begin Heritage Center in Jerusalem.
- 03Dagan plans to build 18 new settlements in northern West Bank, expanding Jewish presence.
- 04He expressed hope to return to Gush Katif and achieve full sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.
- 05Pulse of Israel chairman Avi Abelow praised Dagan as a leader of the victory generation.
- 06Dagan thanked activists and families committed to resettlement efforts in the region.
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