Yair Golan

Bennett attacked after calling for unity government

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett calls for unity government, drawing attacks from other opposition leaders.

Yair Golan to drop demands from Meretz

'Democrats' leader MK Yair Golan expected to drop demands for changes to Labor-Meretz agreement, honor existing agreement.

Yair Golan:

We won't give a shekel to Israeli towns in Judea and Samaria

Democrats leader Yair Golan promises his party will not transfer funds to Jewish settlements in Judea and Samaria, promises to close radio station.

Will left-wing parties split?

Joint list agreement between Democrats and Meretz at risk, as parties weigh running alone.

Yair Golan:

'Bennett’s mission is to bring votes from the right'

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.

Liberman sets conditions for the next government

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.

Yair Golan's surprising criticism of left-wing ideas

'The Democrats' chairman said lessons from Oslo and the Gaza disengagement must not be repeated, ruling out a rapid Palestinian state.

Punching left

Lapid: 'Yair Golan has no interest in ideology'

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.'

Yair Golan: I prefer Mansour Abbas to haredi parties

Democrats chief Yair Golan slams haredi parties, claiming they will sit in any government 'so long as they get their share of meat.'

Surprising moment:

Yair Golan recites Kiddush on live television

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: Arab parties are partners, PM Netanyahu is not

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.

Yair Golan pledges to remove David Zini from ISA if elected

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.'

Opposition leaders:

We expect Benny Gantz, Naftali Bennett, to join us

At a meeting comprised of opposition party leaders, plans are made to create permanent forum, plan for next government.

Olmert’s outbursts show he’s lost it

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.

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Right-wing activist attacked outside Yair Golan's home

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 claims:

Netanyahu fought to appoint Yair Golan as IDF Chief of Staff

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.

Ben-Gvir:

Yair Golan is a traitor - why hasn't he been arrested?'

National Security Minister accuses Democrat leader of treason at Be'er Sheva conference, questions Attorney General's refusal to order arrest.

Clash at Conference:

Yair Golan called 'traitor,' fires back over Nova rescue

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!'

Yair Golan backtracks:

'Israel doesn't kill babies as a hobby'

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.

Defense Minister:

Yair Golan barred from serving in reserves, IDF bases

Minister Israel Katz instructs IDF not to call up Democrat Party Chairman after Golan accused IDF soldiers of being baby killers.

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Yair Golan filmed assaulting elderly man

An elderly protester in Kiryat Shmona told the Democrat Party Chairman to 'remove his ranks.' Golan responded by physically confronting the man.

When our own former leaders echo Hamas talking points

Former PM Ehud Olmert is an ex-con and Yair Golan, head of a failing political party, is rapidly becoming a has been. Both got media attention because they sold them blood libels about the IDF, but they are completely out of touch with Israelis. Opinion.

Shameful and elusive:

Democrats party leader refuses to apologize for attacking IDF

Yair Golan, who attacked IDF soldiers and claimed that 'a sane state does not kill babies for fun,' also says government 'sounds like a Hamas spokesperson.'

Terror Organization:

'Yair Golan has given evidence for imposing sanctions on Israel'

The Mujahideen terror organization that kidnapped the Bibas family claims that Yair Golan's recent statements prove Israel to be guilty of war crimes.

'Defeatist Propaganda':

Bereaved families demand investigation against Yair Golan

Families of fallen soldiers from the Gevurah Forum have called on the Israel Police to launch a criminal investigation against Yair Golan over comments he made during a media interview in May.

'Moral decay'

Nationwide uproar after Golan claims IDF 'kills babies as hobby'

The Israeli Democrats chairman went on the air to express his opposition to the Israeli government and the war against Hamas.

Cabinet ministers issue joint condemnation of Supreme Court

Multiple ministers denounced the Supreme Court today for its handling of the hearing regarding the dismissal of Ronen Bar.

Israeli Left once again urges civil disobedience

At rally calling for hostages' return, Yesh Atid chief MK Yair Lapid calls for 'tax rebellion,' urges civil disobedience; Democrats chief MK Yair Golan calls to 'paralyze the economy.'

Firing of ISA Chief:

Thousands protest outside Cabinet meeting

The protesters, some of whom affiliate with the anti-government Kaplan protest movement, chanted against the judicial reform and slowed down traffic, causing ministers to arrive late to the meeting.

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Yair Golan pushed, falls to the ground during demonstration

Demonstrators protesting the plan to dismiss the ISA chief clashed with police in Jerusalem. Footage shows Democrats Chairman Yair Golan being pushed and stumbling.

The Judictatorship

Who will challenge a court system and legal establishment that is running amok, disobeys written laws, and fabricates others as it suits them? If democracy in Israel is in danger, it is from those who are screaming that it is in danger, and from no one else. Opinion.

Democrats or anarchists?

House Committee chair denies Labor's request to change names

MK Ofir Katz denied the request by the Labor Party to change its name to the 'Democrats.' 'Change the name to the Anarchist Party, and then I will happily approve it.'

Golan lashes out at Netanyahu:

'Netanyahu forgot what it's like to be a bereaved brother'

Opposition leaders made a statement to the media following Netanyahu's decision to dismiss the Defense Minister | Lapid appealed to the coalition: 'Do not support Gallant's dismissal'

One Year Later:

Investigation into Yair Golan for incitement to refuse service

The prosecution announced to Religious Zionist Party chairman Yehuda Wald that materials regarding the complaint against Golan had been transferred to the Israel Police for examination.

After withdrawal from race:

Israeli politicians thank Biden for his support for Israel

Israeli politicians from across the spectrum thanked Biden for his support for Israel, after he announced that he would withdraw from the presidential race.

Strikes and civil disobedience

Yair Golan outlines the fight against the government

'The Democrats' Party chairman Yair Golan says the current opposition is not doing enough to take down the government.

Report:

Yair Golan to offer former minister Tzipi Livni to join his party

Labor chief Yair Golan has offered former minister Tzipi Livni the second spot on the joint Labor-Meretz list, report says.

Yair Golan:

Ra'am is a legitimate party to be included in a future coalition

The chairman of the Labor Party, who rules out being part of a coalition with Likud, Religious Zionist Party and Otzma Yehudit, says that Ra'am will be a legitimate partner in the coalition.

'The Democrats'

Labor and Meretz announce a merger

Israel's left-wing parties have merged, emphasizing that this is not only a technical block. The party list will be chosen in primaries by all members of the parties and any new members.

Yair Golan:

'I will sit with anyone except for the messianic elements'

Labor Party leader Yair Golan in interview on CNN: I'm an Israeli patriot.I'm willing to protect the Zionist project, the Zionist dream.

Poll:

Liberman and Labor gaining strength; Likud weakening

According to a new poll published by Kan News, Minister Gantz's National Unity party shows slight weakening | Meretz and Gideon Sa'ar's party do not pass the threshold

Labor Party pipe dreams

Outlawing Yair Golan’s despicable activism and statements bordering on treason during war isn’t the best way to discredit him. He does that all on his own. Op-ed.

New Labor chairman:

'Do not report for reserve duty until the government changes'

New Labor Party chairman Yair Golan said at a recent conference that he does not understand why the public does not threaten the government with what he defined as "civil disobedience".

'We'll advance alliance with Meretz'

Yair Golan wins Labor Party leadership primaries

Former MK Yair Golan elected to the position of chairman of the Labor Party after running against a slate of relatively unknown candidates.

Yair Golan presents: 'The Democrats'

Yair Golan, who is running for the Labor Party leadership, is calling for a broad leftist political framework including Labor and Meretz parties, protest movements, and other activists.

Poll:

New party led by Gallant would win 9 seats

Channel 13 News poll finds that in the event that Defense Minister establishes a new party, it would win 9 seats. A Labor-Meretz union led by Yair Golan would win 8.

Former MK Yair Golan to run for Labor leader

Former Meretz MK confirms he will run in the primaries for the leadership of the Labor Party in May.

Ex Meretz MK Yair Golan:

'Haredim are a parasitic population'

B'Tsalmo organization demands criminal investigation of former MK for incitement, racism, and sedition following remarks about haredim.

Former Deputy Chief of Staff: 'We must pressure the government'

Yair Golan says that the main struggle for the IDF is to prevent Israel becoming a dictatorship.

Calls for civil disobedience:

Police to examine remarks of Yair Golan and Ehud Barak

Israel Police team charged with dealing with incitement to look into comments that called for civil disobedience against the government.

Former MK and Dep. COS:

'Do things that are illegal - there's no choice'

Yair Golan, former Meretz MK & Dep. Chief of Staff, calls 'to do things that are illegal,' promises to create widescale civil disobedience.

Shlach (Israel): Stand proud

Tzahal, the most respected institution in Israel, will one day be a holy army, and

Former MK Yair Golan:

'If the haredim don't serve in the army, we won't either'

Yair Golan believes the government should change its policy and threatens: The reservists simply won't show up for duty.

Former Meretz MK:

'If use of force doesn't work, we'll use more force'

'We'll hold mass protests every day of the week. We're fighting for Israel's soul,' says Yair Golan.

INTO THE FRAY:

Au Contraire

"It would be so nice if something would make sense for a change" – Alice in Wonderland.

Ex-Meretz MK Yair Golan: The era of civil unrest must begin

On his Twitter account, former Member of Knesset Yair Golan called for civil disobedience: "We must paralyze the State of Israel."

Op-ed:

Antifa is coming to Israel

Opposition to proposed judicial reform is being reduced to senseless calls for “disruption” instead of debate.Op-ed.

First publication:

Complaint filed with police against former MK Yair Golan

Attorney Nir Kalfa from Sderot files complaint against former Meretz MK who called for a wide-scale civil uprising.

Anti-government protests:

Senior Meretz politician calls for 'widescale public rebellion'

"Stores will shut, roads will be blocked - it's the only way against this evil government," says Yair Golan.

AIPAC attacks J Street:

'J Street is many things, but it’s not pro-Israel'

The pro-Israel advocacy group called out the leftist group which held its annual conference Sunday hosting former MK Yair Golan and others.