Yossi Dagan in the news as a leading West Bank settler figure—head of Shomron Regional Council since 2015, vocal advocate on expansion issues. Biography: Israeli activist-politician from Bnei Brak.
Israel has continued to expand settlements in the West Bank, approving over 100 new or re-established sites in 2026. This includes plans to restore evacuated settlements like Sa-Nur and Ganim, with settlers crossing into Syria's Golan Heights. The moves are increasing tensions and restricting Palestinian movement.