Danny Dayan of the Settlement Council was one of the officials on hand on Sunday to raise a glass for the upcoming New Year. Other senior official were on hand as well, including the head of the Benjamin Regional Council Avi Ro’eh, Ze’ev Chever (Zambish), Shomron Regional Council head Gershon Mesika, and leaders of the cities located in Yehuda and Shomron.

Exhibiting an attentive ear was IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-General Gabi Ashkenazi, who promised they will always have someone who is willing to hear what they have to say, seeking to empathize with the leaders who began enumerating the problems and concerns facing their communities today.

The IDF commander added there are many security issues and challenges that will be facing the communities in the coming year.

(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)