Yair Golan Demands Channel 14 Closure, Public Funding Halt for Yeshiva

With three days remaining until the elections, Yair Golan, Chairman of the Democrats party, has presented two stringent demands: the closure of Channel 14 unless it signs the Press Council's ethical code, and the cessation of public funding for the Eli pre-military academy. In an interview with Channel 12, Golan stated he would not back down from these demands and outlined the ministerial portfolios he would seek in the next government.

Golan described Channel 14 as a "propaganda channel," asserting that it must either reform and adhere to the Press Council's ethical code or face closure. He questioned the rationale behind the Israeli state allowing a propaganda outlet, which he claims significantly deviates from factual reporting, to operate. He also targeted the Eli pre-military academy, vowing to block its public funding due to its curriculum. Golan criticized the academy for teaching content he deemed unacceptable, including anti-LGBTQ+, anti-women, and anti-secular sentiments, along with "shocking statements" that should not be part of an institution funded by taxpayer money.

In addition to these demands, Golan is seeking leadership of the Ministries of Justice, Public Security, Education, and Communications, which he considers crucial for "fortifying democracy." He emphasized that his primary objective is to replace the current government, which he characterized as responsible for the failures leading up to and following October 7th, and as destructive to Israeli society and public funds. Golan stressed that his focus remains on the upcoming election and achieving a "deep change" in Israel, requiring a strong showing from the "Democrats" in the next government.