Yair Golan Vows to Remove Religion From Public Sphere
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Yair Golan, chairman of the Democrats, declared his intention to "remove religion from the public sphere" if elected, proposing civil marriage and public transport on Shabbat. He also identified undecided right-wing parties as potential "game changers" in the election. Shas chairman Aryeh Deri condemned Golan's remarks, accusing him of seeking to erase Israel's Jewish identity and warning of a "real danger."
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Yair Golan aims to "remove religion from the public sphere" if elected.
- Golan's proposed policies include civil marriage and public transport on Shabbat.
- He identified undecided right-wing parties as potential "game changers" in the election.
- Aryeh Deri accused Golan of wanting to erase Israel's Jewish identity.
- Deri warned of a "real danger" and a choice between a Jewish state and the left.
Yair Golan, chairman of the Democrats party, outlined his post-election agenda regarding religion and state, stating his goal is to "remove religion from the public sphere." Speaking to party activists abroad, Golan highlighted key policy proposals including civil marriage and public transportation on Shabbat as central tenets of his platform.
This stance aligns with Golan's previous public statements, which have included advocating for the closure of the Eli pre-military academy and promoting changes in the education of religious Zionist youth. He has also previously expressed support for state-funded courses encouraging individuals to leave religious life.
Golan also commented on undecided right-wing parties, identifying them as potential "game changers" in the upcoming elections. He referred to parties associated with Ofer Winter and Yisrael Zelicha in this context, suggesting their performance in crossing the electoral threshold could significantly impact the formation of government blocs.
Aryeh Deri, chairman of the Shas party, strongly criticized Golan's remarks, accusing him of openly stating the "left's intention to erase Israel's Jewish identity." Deri warned of a "real danger" and framed the upcoming election as a clear choice between Shas and a Jewish state, or the left and a "nation like all the nations."
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