Yair Golan

Israeli officials warn US-Saudi deal could lead to nuclear weapons, discourage Israel normalization

Critics are concerned that the deal, through which US companies would help Saudi Arabia build civilian nuclear energy plants, could allow Saudi Arabia to eventually develop nuclear weapons.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman attend a bilateral meeting at the Royal Court in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025.
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.

Golan pledges ‘fundamental change,’ vows to bar indicted politicians from government

Yair Golan addresses the crowd at the Democrats Party primaries in Tel Aviv on July 20, 2026.

Democrats announce Knesset slate ahead of elections, MK Lazimi takes second spot after Golan

 IN THE German Colony: The struggle is changing course.

Grapevine: Non-sacred in the holy city


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.

Golan, Olmert's comments are making it easier to arrest IDF soldiers abroad - opinion

Yair Golan and Ehud Olmert's statements may have concrete consequences in the growing international legal campaign against Israel.

THE STATEMENTS made by former prime minister Ehud Olmert may have concrete consequences in the growing international legal campaign against Israel, the writer charges.

Don't hijack hostage marches for other political causes, writes Einav Zangauker

Einav Zangauker urged a focus solely on hostage return. Yair Golan called for unity and hope despite political differences.

 Einav Zangauker, mother of hostage Matan Zangauker, accuses Netanyahu of sabotaging a hostage deal, May 17, 2025.

Golan surges in polls, Bennett leads opposition; Likud weakens

Yair Golan’s Democrats are gaining momentum as Naftali Bennett tops the latest poll. Likud loses ground, and Netanyahu’s bloc remains far from a majority.

 YAIR GOLAN speaks after the results were announced in the Labor Party primary election, in Tel Aviv, on Tuesday.

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