Yaakov Selevan

Deputy Governor, Golan Regional Council

Yaakov Selavan is Deputy and Acting Head of the Golan Regional Council, leading foreign affairs, economic development, and the Golan Community Center. A longtime Golan resident, educator, speaker, and IDF Major (Res.), he was elected in March 2024 after serving in the Gaza region following October 7.Since then, Yaakov has helped lead the Golan through two years of war. Despite repeated rocket and drone attacks, casualties, and disruption, the Golan remained the only northern border region whose communities were not evacuated. His work has focused on strengthening communities while advancing growth, resilience, and international partnerships.Yaakov is currently serving on reserve duty with his brigade in Lebanon. He will finish this deployment one day before traveling to Washington and return to reserve service after his U.S. mission.The son of American parents, he brings the perspective of a leader, soldier, community builder, and bridge between Israel and communities abroad.