Yair Golan

Golan urges opposition to unite with Arab parties to gain 65-seat majority

"We have an opportunity to form a government of change in partnership with Israel's Arab citizens. A government that will serve all Israeli citizens," Golan wrote on Wednesday.

Members of the United Arab List (Ra’am) party stand on stage following the release of exit poll results in the northern Israeli city of Sakhnin, on Israel’s general election night, October 27, 2026.
Democrats party chairman Yair Golan and members of his party celebrate at the party’s election headquarters in Tel Aviv, following the release of exit poll results on Israel’s general election night, October 27, 2026.

Yair Golan's Democrats projected to win eight Knesset seats in 2026

Democrats party chairman Yair Golan casts his vote at a polling station in Rosh Ha'ayin, central Israel, during Election Day, October 27, 2026

Knife-wielding man detained after approaching Democrats' Golan during Election Day tour in Tel Aviv

A young supporter of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu poses with an electoral banner next to a musician in a market area in Jerusalem on October 21, 2026.

First time voters could determine as many as 12 Knesset seats with high turnout


Israel election poll: Eisenkot's Yashar leads as Netanyahu, opposition blocs tied at 52 seats each

Kan also found that between Eisenkot or Netanyahu as the next prime minister 39% would prefer Netanyahu, compared to 38% who would prefer Eisenkot.

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Yair Golan wants Arab representation in next gov't as Knesset polls show wide disparities

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Yair Golan, chairman of The Democrats party, with party members following the announcement of the results of The Democrats party primaries ahead of the upcoming elections, in Tel Aviv, Israel, July 20, 2026.

Yair Golan says he is working to ensure 'appropriate representation' for Arabs in next gov't

Golan’s statement came after he and three additional Opposition party leaders met to sign a document agreeing on shared principles, pledging to work together ahead of the October elections.

Yair Golan leads The Democrats, it is polling at around 10 seats.

As Israel’s opposition jostles over leadership, its bid to replace Netanyahu weakens - opinion

The change bloc is losing momentum as its leaders remain divided over strategy. A simple pre-election agreement could resolve the deadlock.

GADI EISENKOT, head of the Yashar party, speaks at the Muni Expo 2026 conference in Tel Aviv on Wednesday.

Lapid to host all five change bloc leaders for coordination meeting ahead of elections

The meeting comes as the bloc's leaders seek to tighten coordination while grappling with disagreements over election strategy and the identity of the candidate who will lead the camp.

Former Prime Minister and Together party leader Naftali Bennett is seen with Opposition Leader Yair Lapid as they arrive for a press conference as part of the B'Yachad party election campaign in Tel Aviv, central Israel, August 19, 2026.

Majority believe Israel should help Saudis against Houthis as Likud continues downward trend - poll

Thirty-eight percent said such assistance should be conditioned on a normalization agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia, while 16% supported assisting the kingdom even without diplomatic return.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman

Netanyahu attacks Eisenkot's Yashar, says elections are direct struggle between Left, Right

Netanyahu also attacked Democrats party chairman Yair Golan and referred to his statements regarding IDF activity and the controversy surrounding the former military advocate-general.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Likud election campaign event ahead of the upcoming general elections, in Tel Aviv, September 17, 2026.

'NAZA' director has nothing to come back to in Israel, People of Israel chair Ofer Winter says

Winter went on to note that it is “unpleasant” to have to “endure attacks from within the [right-wing] camp,” including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Likud.

People of Israel Party chair Ofer Winter during a party rally in Rishon Lezion, September 15, 2026.

Golan already preparing demands for coalition talks if change bloc government formed

Enshrining issues of democracy and the rule of law, along with ministries already identified, Defense, Justice, Education, National Security, and Communications, are among Golan's demands.

Yair Golan leads The Democrats, it is polling at around 10 seats.

Rosh Hashanah 2026: What does ‘shana tova’ mean in an Israel divided by politics? - opinion

Israelis may share a wish for a shana tova, but their visions for the country’s future could not be more different.

 A Jewish worshipper blows a Shofar as he takes part in Slichot at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City, 2017