A fresh agreement, still unfinalized, proposes a rotation in leadership between Rabbi Doron Perez and current World Zionist Organization (WZO) chairman Yaakov Hagoel. Importantly, no role will be assigned to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s son, Yair, contrary to earlier plans.
The initial deal to appoint leaders to major Zionist institutions collapsed dramatically Wednesday night. The disruption followed the unexpected nomination of Yair Netanyahu for a comfortable board position within the WZO, a move that many considered unacceptable.
"That announcement torpedoed the previous compromise deal and flung the World Zionist Congress into disarray."
The opposition party Yesh Atid withdrew its support, causing the collapse of the original arrangement.
The new deal suggests a resurgence of Yaakov Hagoel as the WZO head, with a leadership rotation including Rabbi Doron Perez.
This development aims to restore order to Zionist institutions following political tensions sparked by Yair Netanyahu’s proposed appointment.
Author’s summary: A new leadership deal in the World Zionist Organization excludes Yair Netanyahu, marking a potential comeback for Yaakov Hagoel amid a turbulent political landscape.