Yair Golan

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.

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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.