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New Leadership Program Launched for Israeli Mayors and Officials

1/12/2026

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The Bloomberg-Sagol Center for City Leadership at Tel Aviv University launched its third leadership program cohort on January 12, 2026, to strengthen Israel's local governance.
Over the next year, 20 mayors and 40 senior officials will train in leadership, urban strategy, and crisis management.
They will also undergo a 360-degree leadership assessment to develop actionable plans.
The initiative is supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Sagol family.

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The Bloomberg-Sagol Center for City Leadership at Tel Aviv University launched its third leadership program cohort on January 12, 2026, to strengthen Israel's local governance.
Over the next year, 20 mayors and 40 senior officials will train in leadership, urban strategy, and crisis management.
They will also undergo a 360-degree leadership assessment to develop actionable plans.
The initiative is supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Sagol family.