Yair Golan

‘Parasitic population’

Yair Golan’s controversial remarks about haredim

Democrats chairman Yair Golan said that the Haredi population must be transformed into a productive one.

'You made a big mistake':

Ahmad Tibi attacks the Democrats

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.'

Yair Golan embarrasses opposition bloc

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.

Yair Golan demands: 'Disqualify Otzma Yehudit'

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 orders personal protection for Gadi Eisenkot

Shin Bet chief David Zini approves a personal security detail for Gadi Eisenkot, while a decision on protection for Yair Golan remains pending.

Yair Golan calls to remove homesteads from Judea and Samaria

The Democrats party leade declared that the homesteads needed to be removed 'among other things'.

Ben Gvir demands: Disqualify the Democrats Party

The Otzma Yehudit party has petitioned the Central Elections Committee to disqualify the Democrats slate from running for the Knesset.

'Antisemitic party'

Democrats ask Elections Committee to bar Otzma Yehudit from race

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 signs surplus-vote deal with Democrats

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.

Opposition figures demand investigation over Oct. 7 revelations

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.

Yair Golan to Arab public:

'If you don't vote, Netanyahu will be Prime Minister'

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.

Netanyahu responds:

'There was a failure, not a betrayal'

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 fires back at Yair Golan

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.

Yair Golan to Sara Netanyahu

'Apologize or face massive lawsuit'

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.

Treason conspiracy theory

Yair Golan announces lawsuit against Sara Netanyahu

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 takes a swipe

'Why does the Prime Minister need to be informed?'

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."

Yair Golan in Arabic: Succot is a 'dangerous criminal'

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.

Yair Golan: Jewish-Arab partnership 'frightens them'

Democrats chairman Yair Golan defends party's 'massive campaign' targeting Arab voters, vowing Jews and Arabs will work together to replace government.

Yair Golan reveals which portfolios he seeks in next 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.

Yair Golan: 'No doubt about Mansour Abbas' good intentions'

Democrats chairman praises the Ra'am leader MK Mansour Abbas, says it is 'clear' his party will receive more significant portfolios.

Ex-hostage's mother slams Yair Golan

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.

Ex-Likud MK: I'd rather have Yair Golan than the haredim

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.

"An uneducated population"

Uproar after Yair Golan's remarks on Haredi conscription

The chairman of the Democrats party, Yair Golan, said at a conference that "we would not want to draft all the Haredim tomorrow morning."

Poll:

Bennett and Golan lose seats; Winter doesn't pass threshold

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.

Have we got no other problems?

Journalist blasts Yair Golan over campaign against Eli academy

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.

Rift among The Democrats over the term 'Judea and Samaria'

Gaby Lasky demands that Yair Golan use the term "West Bank," while Arab party representatives criticize his response to the Havat Gilad terror attack.

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Democrats leader stands behind 'baby killing' remark

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.'

Democrats support evacuation of Judea and Samaria communities

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:

'Unite the entire Zionist camp'

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:

'We need 90% voter turnout in the Arab sector'

Yair Golan calls on Arab voters to flood the polls in the upcoming elections and drive political change.

Democrats face LGBT backlash over Muslim candidate

LGBT members accused the Democrats of compromising on gay rights after a Muslim candidate reportedly refused to pose with a rainbow flag.

Smotrich's warning to Israel's right

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich accused Yair Golan of planning to defund the Eli pre-military academy and warned of broader moves against Religious Zionism.

Yair Golan threatens to stop funding the Eli preparatory school

Democrats leader Yair Golan confirmed that he was planning to defund the Eli premilitary academy if he was to be appointed defense minister.

Major blow to Yair Golan

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.

'Not part of the Jewish people'

Nissim Vaturi’s fierce attack on Yair Golan

MK Nissim Vaturi slams the leader of the Democrats party over his statements targeting the haredi community and the handling of the war.

Democrats chairman won't rule out coalition with haredim

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.

Man indicted for inciting against Yair Golan

A Ramla resident was indicted after allegedly posting a call for violence against Democrats chairman Yair Golan on Facebook.

Democrats chief:

I will prevent Ben Gvir from ascending the Temple Mount

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: Don't split the bloc more

Democrats chief MK Yair Golan calls on Gadi Eisenkot to join an existing party instead of running independently at the head of 'Yashar!'

Yair Golan’s agenda: Zini and Channel 14 in the crosshairs

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."

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.