Yaakov Hagoel
Perez for WZO pres? WZC vote extended, but agreement renegotiated
World Mizrachi CEO Rabbi Doron Perez is poised to become the president of the World Zionist Organization, while incumbent World Likud head Yaakov Hagoel could be part of the chairman rotation.
WZC votes on deal without Yair Netanyahu, but right slates call for delay
Controversial Yair Netanyahu appt to WZO gives Hagoel opportunity to keep role at WZO
World Zionist Congress opens with tribute to October 7 victims, calls for unity
Rabbi Doron Perez favored for Keren Hayesod head amid WZC coalition talks
World Mizrachi movement executive chairman Rabbi Doron Perez is favored for the head of Keren Hayesod amid World Zionist Congress coalition negotiation, complicated by World Likud internal dispute.
Likud factions clash over leadership, disrupting coalition talks for WZC positions
An internal rift between World Likud factions is delaying elections and disrupting coalition talks for key positions at the World Zionist Congress, with both sides accusing each other of obstruction.
WZO’s future in 2025: Relevance, resilience, and the Jewish people’s mission - interview
ZIONIST AFFAIRS: Verstandig sat down with Yaakov Hagoel, chairman of the WZO, to explore its vision, mission, and desired impact on the future of the Jewish people.
Israeli government recognizes Diaspora victims in historic resolution
The historic resolution, adopted on May 27, 2024, follows a call made in 2022 by Yaakov Hagoel, chairman of the World Zionist Organization.
World Zionist Organization hosts Jewish People Challenges Conference in Jerusalem
Grapevine: What's next?
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
WZO asks owners of empty apartments to offer them to displaced Israelis
"My Home is Your Home" is a new initiative promoted by the World Zionist Organization Chairman Yaakov Hagoel.
WZO leaders clash over Netanyahu-Musk meeting
Discussions in the WZO about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting with Elon Musk started Monday and continued Tuesday.
WZO chairman slams his deputy, supports Netanyahu-Musk meeting
The debate surrounding the Netanyahu-Musk conversation underscores the complex nature of addressing antisemitism in the digital age.
50 Influential Jews: Pillars of Zion - No. 26
The heads of Israel's national institutions Keren Kayemet LeIsrael, World Zionist Organization, and Keren Hayesod wield profound influence, backed by tens of billions of shekels.
WZO head Hagoel talks 5 significant challenges confronting Jews
Hagoel, speaking in Hebrew, listed the following issues: the lack of fluency in Hebrew, disunity among the Jewish people, assimilation, antisemitism, and the importance of aliyah.
