New Leadership Deal for World Zionist Organization
A fresh agreement, still pending finalization, proposes a leadership rotation between Rabbi Doron Perez and the current head of the World Zionist Organization (WZO), Yaakov Hagoel.
Collapse of Previous Agreement
The earlier deal fell apart after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s elder son, Yair Netanyahu, was unexpectedly nominated for a comfortable board role at the WZO. This appointment crossed a red line for many and led the opposition party Yesh Atid to withdraw from the agreement.
"The original deal fell apart after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial elder son Yair was unexpectedly tapped for a cushy board position at the WZO, a move that crossed a red line for many, and prompted the opposition Yesh Atid party to back out of the agreement."
This announcement disrupted the previous compromise and threw the World Zionist Congress into confusion.
New Terms Exclude Yair Netanyahu
In the new, yet-to-be-finalized arrangement, Yair Netanyahu will not hold any position within the WZO. The role he was nominated for, leading the WZO’s Diaspora and Information Department, included perks such as an office, a car, and a salary comparable to that of a government minister.
"Under the emerging new agreement, which has yet to be finalized, Yair Netanyahu will not receive any position in the WZO."
It remains unclear who will fill this influential position.
Summary
The new deal aims to restore stability to the WZO by excluding Yair Netanyahu and enabling leadership rotation between key figures Rabbi Doron Perez and Yaakov Hagoel.
Author’s conclusion: The proposed leadership rotation and exclusion of Yair Netanyahu seek to mend divisions and stabilize the World Zionist Organization after a high-profile political fallout.