Yair Golan

Netanyahu's Likud gains seats as corruption trial, Syria action unfolds

The Likud's gains in the current poll remain steady even with the introduction of a party led by former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

By MOSHE COHEN
13/12/2024
Israelis take to the streets in Tel Aviv following Yoav Gallant's firing, November 5, 2024

'Take to the streets': Opposition calls for mass protests after Gallant's firing

Head of The Democrats party, Yair Golan, called for protests, saying, "Take to the streets."

 Anti-missile system fires interception missiles as missiles fired from Iran

'Declaration of war': Israeli leaders react to massive Iranian assault

Democrats chairman Yair Golan said that the missile attack was a "declaration of war" but said that Israel should not be hasty. 

Opposition party leaders call for ground invasion of Lebanon

The leader of the opposition, MK Yair Lapid, called on the government to announce the diplomatic and strategic goals for the northern conflict.

IDF must defend Israelis, but not preach on political or social matters

What should be viewed as incorrect is using an army platform to comment on political, social, and religious concerns.

Hamas knew the IDF's weaknesses, say reserve officers at October 7 probe

The Hamas terrorists “knew that the IDF knows how to handle a maximum of five points in parallel,” Democrats Party leader, Maj.-Gen. (res.) Yair Golan told the committee Tuesday.

30/07/2024
 An IDF soldier is seen wearing a Jewish tzitzit while carrying a weapon in Jerusalem, May 13, 2024

Israel on its way to temporarily extending mandatory IDF service

Knesset extends IDF service to 36 months temporarily, sparking debate over fairness and military readiness amid financial concerns and opposition.

By YAKI ADAMKER
18/07/2024

Netanyahu a 'whiner and coward' for incitement complaints, Lapid says

"If we do not hit the streets with force, together and now, the abandonment of our brothers and sisters will continue."

With an overwhelming majority, Meretz and Labor approve merge, becoming the Democrats

The Labor Party conference approved a merger with Meretz, strengthening Yair Golan’s control. Despite criticism, the agreement passed with an overwhelming majority.

12/07/2024

Labor, Meretz delegates to approve merger in Tel Aviv convention

The chairman of the new party, Yair Golan, is reportedly considering former justice and foreign minister Tzipi Livni as the number two spot in the party.

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