May Golan
May Golan is an Israeli lawmaker and member of the Likud Party. She currently serves as the country's women's advancement minister.
She has also sparked controversy in the past for her remarks about African asylum seekers and has long been accused of racism.
Golan slams UN for ignoring Hamas's sexual violence against Israeli women
Golan's remarks came at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women which was chaired by UN Women.
Minister May Golan used state funds to finance fictitious jobs for friends, TV report finds
Grapevine June 26, 2024: Lessons not learned
Netanyahu selects Likud minister Ofir Akunis for Israel’s top diplomatic post in NYC
Israeli ministers bash one another as cabinet meeting descends into chaos
A bitter conflict unfolded between Golan and Diaspora Affairs Ministers Amichai Chikli, primarily revolving around the transfer of the department for socio-economic development in Bedouin society.
Minister May Golan to global women's organizations: 'Raise your voice against the crimes of Hamas'
The letter demanded an unequivocal stop to being silent and to raise a clear and resounding voice against the crimes of Hamas that were committed on October 7.
Video shows Israeli minister, protestors clash at Ben-Gurion Airport
Minister May Golan was seen on video arguing with protesters at the airport. Later, she claimed she was protecting her 76-year-old mother from violent attacks.
Knesset bill to dismantle authority responsible for gender equality passes preliminary reading
The bill was introduced by MK Limor Son Har-Melech (Otzma Yehudit), who is confident that the bill "will allow equal opportunities for all women in Israel."
Israel needs more women in government posts - editorial
While Israel’s friends and allies abroad will enjoy the service of a gender-equal crop of senior Israeli officials, Israel’s citizens at home have not been as fortunate.
Ben-Gvir, Golan: Israel is making diplomatic gaffes - editorial
Israel already has enough substantive issues causing friction with both the EU and the US. It need not add to them by taking unnecessarily provocative steps.
May Golan appointed Israel's women's advancement minister
The new minister called out members of the opposition for voting against it, accusing them of having biased views and not caring about the safety of women.
Netanyahu may spark new Israel-US crisis by tapping Golan as NY envoy
Two media outlets reported on Saturday night that Netanyahu had backed away from the Golan appointment in light of US objections to the matter
US calls possible new Israeli consul's rhetoric 'particularly damaging'
Golan has stated in the past that she is "proud to be a racist" and has repeatedly attacked African asylum seekers living in Tel Aviv.
Netanyahu offers May Golan top diplomat post in NY to replace Asaf Zamir
The Likud minister would replace Asaf Zamir, a centrist politician who resigned last month in protest of Netanyahu’s proposed judicial overhaul.