Yair Golan

'Traitor!': Protesters boo Democrats chair Yair Golan at Beersheba conference

At the event, far-right Otzma Yehudit MK Almog Cohen led protesters in yelling "traitor" at Golan in an attempt to disrupt the speech. 

'Israel doesn't kill babies for fun': Yair Golan walks back controversial Gaza claims

Golan gave his first interview on Saturday evening following a wave of criticism over his recent controversial statements.

  Former Meretz MK Yair Golan

'None of the current coalition parties': Yair Golan outlines future gov't composition

The opposition leader detailed potential partners in his government, mentioning figures such as Naftali Bennett, Yair Lapid, Avigdor Lieberman, Mansour Abbas, and even Ayman Odeh.

Democrats party loses ground after Golan's statements on war

Golan, during an interview on Monday with KAN Reshet Bet’s This Morning program, said, “A sane country does not kill babies for a hobby.”

  Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz over a background of humanitarian trucks entering the Gaza St

Katz instructs IDF not to summon Democrats chair Golan to reserve duty

During Golan's military service, he served as the IDF deputy chief of staff, Home Front Command, and Northern Command head.

Harmful political rhetoric is deepening Israel's cavernous divide

Yair Golan, Ehud Olmert, and other Israeli politicians' statements are deeply damaging and challenge Israel's fight for truth.

23/05/2025

Slim majority of Israeli public backs ongoing IDF op. in Gaza

On the political front, the Democrats party continues to lose ground following remarks by its leader, Yair Golan, dropping four seats to 12.

By MAARIV , WALLA! , JERUSALEM POST STAFF
23/05/2025

Grapevine, May 23, 2025: They also see

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Netanyahu: Golan and Olmert’s claims of war crimes are ‘shocking’

Yair Golan’s comment on KAN radio that “sane countries do not kill babies as a pastime,” and Ehud Olmert's comment on BBC that Israel's actions were "close to a war crime."

Criticism about killing children aimed at government, not IDF, says Golan

Minister’s statements that hostages can be abandoned and children should be starved sound like Hamas spokesperson, says Golan.

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