Yair Golan Declares Victory, Urges Rapid Coalition Formation
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Yair Golan, chairman of the Democrats party, declared victory in the 26th Knesset elections based on exit polls projecting his party at 9 seats. He called for the immediate formation of a "change government" and signaled openness to a coalition supported by Arab parties. Golan stated the public had "fired" Prime Minister Netanyahu and his government, urging opposition leaders to act decisively. The election results present a complex scenario, with the right-wing bloc projected at 60 seats and the opposition facing challenges in forming a stable majority.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Yair Golan declared his party won the election and the public fired Prime Minister Netanyahu.
- Golan urged opposition leaders to form a "change government" immediately.
- He explicitly supported a coalition relying on external support from Arab parties.
- Golan stated any democratically elected MK is legitimate and can form a majority.
- Exit polls showed a complex political map with no clear majority for the opposition.
- Golan accused the incumbent government of "evasion, corruption, and nationalism."
Following the release of Channel 14's exit poll results, which projected his Democrats party securing 9 seats in the 26th Knesset elections, Yair Golan delivered a defiant speech. He declared that the public had "fired" Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Likud party, urging his allies to ensure this outcome takes effect immediately. Golan called for the swift formation of a "change government" and explicitly endorsed the possibility of a coalition relying on external support from Arab parties.
Golan characterized the election results as a victory for the "change bloc," asserting that the Israeli public rejected the incumbent government, which he accused of "evasion, corruption, and nationalism." He stated that Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir, Smotrich, Der'i, and Goldknopf "ended their harmful and terrible roles this evening" and must not be given a "lifeline," warning against responding to any offers from Balfour Street, the Prime Minister's official residence.
Addressing fellow leaders of the "change bloc," Golan emphasized that the mandate received from the public is an "operational order" to rebuild the country. He stressed the need for decisive action, setting aside egos and political maneuvering. Golan reiterated that a government is formed by a parliamentary majority in the Knesset, and any Knesset member elected democratically is legitimate. Therefore, he argued, if a democratic majority exists to replace the current government and save Israel, it must be realized, whether through a full coalition or external support.
The speech came amid a tense election night where exit polls indicated a complex political landscape. Channel 14's poll showed the right-wing bloc with 60 seats, the center-left bloc with 43, and Arab parties with 17. Despite Golan's optimism about his party's performance, the results present a challenging path for the opposition, which may struggle to form a stable majority without the support of Arab parties, a prospect already sparking significant debate within the opposition ahead of coalition negotiations.
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