Yair Golan

'Black flag over democracy': Politicians slam haredi break in to Beit Shemesh police station

According to Democrats Party head Yair Golan, the riot was a "practical translation" of the contentious haredi draft law. 

Screengrab of video of ultra-Orthodox (haredi) riot outside of the Beit Shemesh police station, June 1, 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a Jerusalem Day event, May 14, 2026; illustrative.

Over half of Israelis want PM Netanyahu to retire from politics, not run in Knesset election - poll

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich delivers a speech earlier this year.

What is Zionism, and who is a Zionist? - opinion

HEAD OF the Democrats party, Yair Golan, speaks at the anual Berl Katznelson Center (BKC) conference, on May 07, 2026.

Golan: Eisenkot should join Democrats or Bennett-Lapid, opposition should partner with Ra'am


Reservist org. to provide legal aid to two IDF soldiers arrested at Belgium music festival

Two soldiers were arrested by Belgian authorities following a complaint filed by the Hind Rajab Foundation, an anti-Israel legal organization pursuing legal action against IDF soldiers.

Reserve soldiers of the IDF's Hasmonean Brigade operate in the Gaza Strip on June 26, 2025.

'Etched in our hearts forever': Netanyahu, Israeli officials mourn five soldiers killed in Gaza

The entire People of Israel bows its head in mourning for the fall of our heroic fighters, who risked their lives in the battle to defeat Hamas and free all our hostages," Netanyahu remarked.

 IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, July 6, 2025.

Soldiers in Gaza are being ‘sacrificed on the alter’ of maintaining coalition, Liberman says

Liberman argued that the only reason the war had not ended already was because if so, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would have lost the support of the far-right, thus losing the coalition.

 Avigdor Lieberman

'Crushing victory' or 'jarring and bitter' mistake? Israel weighs in on the ceasefire with Iran

The US-brokered ceasefire was violated by an Iranian missile fired towards northern Israel just hours after the truce took effect.

 People take cover as siren warns of incoming missiles fired from Iran, at a public bomb shelter in Jerusalem, June 15, 2025.

Israel's president, opposition heads hail 'historic night' as Trump joins Iran strikes

"This brave step serves the security and safety of the entire free world. I hope it will lead to a better future for the Middle East," President Isaac Herzog said in a statment.

 US President Donald Trump delivers an address following strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, June 21, 2025

Operation 'Rising Lion': Targeted op. to neutralize 'immediate existential threat' - Herzog

Israeli politicians react to Israel's airstrikes on Iran as part of Operation "Rising Lion."

 President Isaac Herzog.

Not a traitor: Israel's Right must stop the character assassination of Yair Golan - opinion

Golan is a worthy and inspiring leader for the Zionist Left in these stormy days. He is honest, coherent, assertive, and non-apologetic.

Yair Golan, the leader of The Democrats, a left-wing political alliance, in his office in Tel Aviv last year.

Yair Golan’s accusations against Netanyahu: A reflection of Israel’s deep divides - opinion

The dangerous language of Israeli politics.

 Former Meretz MK Yair Golan

Netanyahu falls short of forming gov't in latest voting projections - survey

According to the survey, current opposition parties would secure 61 seats, excluding Arab parties, or 65 seats, including a party led by Naftali Bennett.

 (L-R) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett, Opposition Leader and Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid.

Liberman claims Netanyahu wanted to name Yair Golan as IDF chief in 2014, Golan confirms

Liberman served as Netanyahu’s foreign minister at the time, while Golan held the position of deputy chief of the IDF.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends his trial on corruption charges at the district court in Tel Aviv, Israel, 02 April 2025.