Saturday, November 9, 2024

Judea and Samaria leaders hail Trump, eye sovereignty push


Leaders and activists across the Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria were nearly unanimous in their response to the outcome of the U.S. presidential election: the defeat of Democratic candidate Kamala Harris by Republican contender Donald Trump.

Israel Ganz—head of the Binyamin Regional Council and Yesha Council chairman—celebrated with his staff by taking part in a festive toast at the Psagot Winery, as it launched a new special edition of “Trump” wine.“Trump’s victory is a great opportunity for the United States, Israel and the global community towards stability and eradication of the axis of evil that threatens the countries of the free world,” Ganz told JNS. ”The key is to radically change the policy of the previous administration in relation to Judea and Samaria; remove the sanctions [on Jews]; and apply Israeli sovereignty to this area, which is both geographically, strategically and biblically the essence of the land of Israel.”  (Read More)