Shomron Regional Council head Yossi Dagan is among those who received an invitation to join in the inauguration event for President -Elect Donald Trump on Friday, 20 January. He told Kol Berama Radio host Noam Zeigman on Monday 18 Teves that he is thankful to the United States for the considerable aid received during the outgoing administration while remaining optimistic the incoming administration will adopt a more favorable position for the Jewish state, particularly vis-à-vis yishuvim and cities in Yehuda and Shomron. Dagan does not expect a blanket approval or anything of this sort but he believes at the very least, there will be a level of tolerance regarding construction in yishuvim if not actual support.

He warns Israel must realize there are many factors involved and Mr. Trump will be running the USA and is concerned with its issues before all else. He is however pleased and anxious with the realization that Mr. Trump will be sworn in this Friday.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)