Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the West Bank settlement of Ofra as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. During his visit, Netanyahu met with regional council leaders, including Israel Gantz, who urged him to apply Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria. The council leaders emphasized their longstanding demand for formal sovereignty in these areas, highlighting the significance of the settlement's milestone. Netanyahu's visit comes amid renewed pressure from local leaders to take decisive action regarding the status of the West Bank.