Samaria Council head meets senior Czech officials against EU sanctions on Judea and Samaria

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Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan held a marathon of meetings with members of the government and parliament in the Czech Republic, seeking to build support against European sanctions on Judea and Samaria. Health Minister Boris Sťastný expressed support for Dagan, and the chairman of the ruling party's group in the European Parliament said at the end of the meeting: "Sovereignty is important to you." Dagan told them: "We will win together."

In parallel, Dagan met with the Czech Senate deputy speaker, who said: "We are with you." A senior member of parliament added: "The Czech parliament thanks the people of Samaria." Dagan said: "Judea and Samaria are the future of Israel and the guarantee for Europe."

The meetings took place against the background of restrictions the European Union imposed on Israeli movements and organizations. The council head is working to stop further steps against the settlements in Judea and Samaria, and a senior member of the European Parliament expressed support for applying sovereignty: "Europe should support and strengthen Judea and Samaria."