Ta’al chairman argues that Yair Golan’s party’s support for disqualifying Sami Abu Shehadeh was a move reflecting the party’s character, calling it 'a serious mistake from a democratic standpoint.'
Democrats chair Yair Golan's proposal to include Ra'am in future coalition sparks disagreement with Yisrael Beytenu chairman, who rules out joining Arab parties in government.
After their request was rejected by the Central Elections Committee, the Democrats party petitioned the Supreme Court, demanding that Otzma Yehudit be disqualified from running for the Knesset.
Shin Bet chief David Zini approves a personal security detail for Gadi Eisenkot, while a decision on protection for Yair Golan remains pending.
The Democrats party leade declared that the homesteads needed to be removed 'among other things'.
The Otzma Yehudit party has petitioned the Central Elections Committee to disqualify the Democrats slate from running for the Knesset.
Yair Golan’s Democrats ask Elections Committee to disqualify Otzma Yehudit, citing racism; Ben-Gvir’s party responds by calling Democrats ‘anti-Israel.’
Eisenkot’s Yashar Party will sign a surplus-vote agreement with the Democrats after Liberman’s Yisrael Beytenu struck a deal with Bennett and Lapid.
Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett, Avigdor Liberman and Yair Golan issue joint statement calling for investigation following report that the UAE President warned Netanyahu over a week before October 7.
The Democrats party is focusing efforts on increasing voter turnout among Israel's Arab citizens. In a video, Golan says going to the polls will prevent Netanyahu from remaining prime minister.
The Prime Minister responds to criticism of his wife’s comments: “There was a major failure on October 7, but not a betrayal. My wife did not say that either."
Sara Netanyahu’s attorney sent a warning letter to Yair Golan in response to his demand for an apology. The letter claims that it was Golan who defamed her over the years.
The Democrats chairman sent a pre-litigation warning letter to the prime minister’s wife, demanding that she apologize within 24 hours for remarks she made about him in an interview.
Yair Golan says he will sue Sara Netanyahu after she questioned his early arrival on October 7; Gadi Eisenkot condemns her remarks and backs Golan.
Sara Netanyahu questions how Yair Golan reached the front lines on October 7 before her husband was briefed on the massacre. Democrats Party calls the comments "a red line."
Democrats chairman Yair Golan blames Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for MK Tzvi Succot's actions in Madama, accusing the government of endangering IDF soldiers to preserve its coalition.
Democrats chairman Yair Golan defends party's 'massive campaign' targeting Arab voters, vowing Jews and Arabs will work together to replace government.
The Democrats chairman pledges to work to take significant action to combat violence in the Arab sector and will seek the ministerial portfolios to do so.
Democrats chairman praises the Ra'am leader MK Mansour Abbas, says it is 'clear' his party will receive more significant portfolios.
Einav Zangauker claims that during a meeting with Yair Golan in February, she was offered a reserved spot near the top of the Democrats’ Knesset slate and that the agreement was subsequently reaffirmed.
Former Likud MK Dan Illouz says he would prefer to see Yair Golan as minister rather than key portfolios remain in the hands of haredi parties.
The chairman of the Democrats party, Yair Golan, said at a conference that "we would not want to draft all the Haredim tomorrow morning."
Benett drops to 13 seats, Golan drops to eight, Ofer Winter and Erdan and Edelstein stay behind electoral threshold. Netanyahu and Eisenkot tied for lead.
Moriah Asraf warns Yair Golan's campaign to cut funding for Eli Academy, with high percentages of IDF serving graduates, is alienating centrist and right-wing voters seeking to replace the government.
Gaby Lasky demands that Yair Golan use the term "West Bank," while Arab party representatives criticize his response to the Havat Gilad terror attack.
The chair of Democrats, Yair Golan, would not back down from his harsh remark that 'a sane state does not kill babies as a pastime.'
Majority of Democratic Party leaders openly declare support for evacuation of Judea and Samaria communities, reversing Smotrich's reforms in these areas, and advancement of diplomatic agreements in the spirit of the Oslo Accords.
MK Moshe Tur-Paz calls for the formation of a broad Zionist government, emphasizing the integration of haredim while setting a clear condition for their inclusion in a future coalition.
Yair Golan calls on Arab voters to flood the polls in the upcoming elections and drive political change.
LGBT members accused the Democrats of compromising on gay rights after a Muslim candidate reportedly refused to pose with a rainbow flag.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich accused Yair Golan of planning to defund the Eli pre-military academy and warned of broader moves against Religious Zionism.
Democrats leader Yair Golan confirmed that he was planning to defund the Eli premilitary academy if he was to be appointed defense minister.
Former Meretz and Democrats senior member Uri Zaki left Yair Golan's party, saying Gadi Eisenkot is best suited to lead Israel after the war.
MK Nissim Vaturi slams the leader of the Democrats party over his statements targeting the haredi community and the handling of the war.
MK Yair Golan, head of Israel's 'Democrats' party, says he is willing to sit with haredim in government, insists there is no way to enlist thousands of haredim immediately.
A Ramla resident was indicted after allegedly posting a call for violence against Democrats chairman Yair Golan on Facebook.
Democrats party leader MK Yair Golan admits center-left will need 'at least one Arab party' to form a government, claims Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is out to 'sabotage' elections.
Democrats chief MK Yair Golan calls on Gadi Eisenkot to join an existing party instead of running independently at the head of 'Yashar!'
The chairman of The Democrats, Yair Golan, attacked the appointment of Shin Bet chief David Zini and called him “unfit." He made clear that if elected, “he will go home."
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett calls for unity government, drawing attacks from other opposition leaders.
'Democrats' leader MK Yair Golan expected to drop demands for changes to Labor-Meretz agreement, honor existing agreement.
Democrats leader Yair Golan promises his party will not transfer funds to Jewish settlements in Judea and Samaria, promises to close radio station.
Joint list agreement between Democrats and Meretz at risk, as parties weigh running alone.
Yair Golan opposes Gadi Eisenkot’s unification initiative and argues that Naftali Bennett should be positioned as the one tasked with bringing votes from the right-wing bloc.
Yisrael Beytenu chairman appeals to Eisenkot, Bennett, Golan, and Lapid, demanding they commit to a comprehensive and equal Draft Law as part of the next government’s basic guidelines.
'The Democrats' chairman said lessons from Oslo and the Gaza disengagement must not be repeated, ruling out a rapid Palestinian state.
After Democrats Chairman Yair Golan called for unity on the opposition, the Opposition Leader stressed, 'We are totally different things that can't be connected.'
Democrats chief Yair Golan slams haredi parties, claiming they will sit in any government 'so long as they get their share of meat.'
In a Channel 12 interview, Democrats Party Chairman Yair Golan donned a kippah and recited the Shabbat Kiddush, saying true unity must be rooted in values and a renewed commitment to Zionist principles.
Yair Golan, head of the Democrats party, says he welcomes any Arab who agrees Israel is the nation-state of the Jewish people, but won't sit with Religious Zionist parties in the Knesset.
The chairman of the Democrats Party promises that in the next government he will act 'to cleanse the civil service and place worthy people in key positions.'
At a meeting comprised of opposition party leaders, plans are made to create permanent forum, plan for next government.
A principled Zionist living in America takes an objective look at the "has-been" leaders of Israel's unbridled and incomprehensible criticism of their own country in foreign media during wartime. Opinion.
Activist from the "Choosing Life" forum of bereaved families attacked outside the home of Yair Golan, who later sat and talked with the attacker.
Liberman accuses Netanyahu of backing controversial left-wing figure Yair Golan for IDF Chief, says PM using scandal to deflect from hostages and Gaza failures.
National Security Minister accuses Democrat leader of treason at Be'er Sheva conference, questions Attorney General's refusal to order arrest.
Tensions flare at Sderot Conference as MK Yair Golan is heckled as a 'traitor,' responds, 'I was at the Nova festival rescuing people while you sat at home. Shame on you!'
Democrats party leader walks back statement that 'a sane country doesn't kill babies as a hobby,' now says Israel is not committing war crimes.
Minister Israel Katz instructs IDF not to call up Democrat Party Chairman after Golan accused IDF soldiers of being baby killers.
An elderly protester in Kiryat Shmona told the Democrat Party Chairman to 'remove his ranks.' Golan responded by physically confronting the man.
