Yaakov Hagoel
Closing the circle: Inside the campaign to bring Theodor Herzl’s grandparents to Mount Herzl
WZO Chairman Yaakov Hagoel says the reburial is part of a larger argument: the myth of the assimilated Herzl has done real damage to Zionist education.
Netanyahu, officials lay wreaths after siren marking Holocaust Remembrance Day
WZO invites Mamdani to NYC Israel Day Parade, consul Akunis fires back
'Mutual responsibility': Israel recognizes Bondi casualties as victims of antisemitism
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.
