Singer Eyal Golan Declares Election Stance, Criticizes Media Personality

Israeli singer Eyal Golan, known for his influence, has broken his usual silence on political matters just days before the upcoming elections. In a lengthy Instagram story posted Sunday, Golan expressed support for "Am Israel" party figures Ofer Winter and Yosef Haddad, who have recently faced public controversy. He criticized the targeting of individuals who fought for the country and its public diplomacy, contrasting them with those who might join the government without condemning "atrocious murderers."

Golan urged his followers to vote based on faith, security, Jewish identity, and the future, rather than divisive headlines. He also included a pointed jab at media personality Ophira Assayag, placing the Hebrew phrase "בס"ד" (B'ezrat Hashem, meaning "with God's help") prominently in his post. This was in response to Assayag's criticism of Ben El Tavori's request to include the phrase on his documents, which she deemed a form of religious coercion. Golan countered, stating, "And this is not religious coercion."

The public jab is seen as another chapter in the complex relationship between Golan and Assayag. Once close friends, they had a public falling out years ago, despite a televised reconciliation. The underlying tensions appear to persist.

Golan is not the only public figure to voice political opinions close to the election. Network influencer Odia Pinto announced her intention to vote for the "Am Israel" party, while reality star Bar Cohen revealed she would vote for Liron Zelicha. Cohen also criticized the current government, emphasizing the need for professionals in government ministries to handle education and the economy.

As the election approaches, the lines between entertainment, social media, and politics are increasingly blurring. It remains to be seen if more celebrities will use their platforms and how these declarations will impact voters.