Yair Golan

When ‘democracy’ becomes a disguise - opinion

The hollowing-out of a word – and the agenda it now carries.

Democrats leader Yair Golan addresses reporters at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, June 22, 2026
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walks outside his office at the Knesset, June 3, 2026.

Israeli politicians lash out after Netanyahu announces intention of 'broad national government'

ISRAEL SECURITY Agency (Shin Bet) Director David Zini arrives to a Memorial Day ceremony at the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest site, in Jerusalem's Old City, April 20, 2026, as Israel commemorates its fallen soldiers and victims of terror.

Zini cancels Shin Bet Pride event, slashes budget for all LGBT programming - report

Leader of the Democrats party Yair Golan leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on June 15, 2026.

Democrats Party breaks record of 75,000 members, sets date for primaries ahead of elections


The former general who betrayed my son - opinion

Yair Golan's recent accusations against the IDF is a betrayal of young soldiers who serve out of responsibility.

 DEMOCRATS LEADER Yair Golan speaks at a party gathering in Kiryat Shmona last week. He took his authority as a former military leader and used it to legitimize the worst possible interpretation of IDF conduct, the writer argues.

'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. 

Democrats chair Yair Golan addresses the Sderot Society and Education conference in Beersheba, May 27, 2025.

'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.

Yair Golan, head of The Democrats party speaks at the Knesset. February 24, 2025.

'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.

 Former Meretz MK Yair Golan

Democrats party loses ground after Golan's statements on war - poll

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.”

 Democrats chairman MK Yair Golan speaks on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

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.

 Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz over a background of humanitarian trucks entering the Gaza Strip; Illustrative

Harmful political rhetoric is deepening Israel's cavernous divide – opinion

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

 Leader of the Democrats party Yair Golan leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on February 10, 2025.

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

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

 Military vehicles drive their way from the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border into Gaza, as seen from Israel, May 20, 2025.

Grapevine, May 23, 2025: They also see

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 AT THE ceremony celebrating the new Dahan Gate (L-R): Bar-Ilan U. President Prof. Arie Zaban, Dr. Zipora Schorr, Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, Shlomo Zohar, Bar-Ilan CEO and Senior Deputy President Zohar Yinon, and Rector Prof. Amnon Albeck.

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."

Yair Golan, head of The Democrats party speaks at the Knesset. February 24, 2025.