Yair Golan Condemns Government's Defiance of Supreme Court and Warns Against Supporting Netanyahu

Yair Golan, former IDF Major General and chairman of the Democratic Camp party, sharply criticized the Israeli government on Monday for its announced refusal to comply with a Supreme Court ruling regarding the Second Authority for Television and Radio. Speaking at the start of a faction meeting, Golan accused the government of disregarding judicial decisions and advancing anti-democratic legislation. He described the government's stance as a dangerous rehearsal for outright defiance of the electorate's mandate.

Golan emphasized that the Israeli democratic public has already demonstrated resilience, refusing to remain silent amid what he called a constitutional coup and the neglect of hostages. He warned that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not seeking national unity but rather a lifeline to maintain power. Golan urged those considering cooperation with Netanyahu to learn from past experiences, noting Netanyahu's history of exploiting and discarding allies.

He stressed that Israel's future cannot be sacrificed for political maneuvers and that a large majority of Israelis will not forgive anyone who rescues Netanyahu's government, especially after the October events. Golan insisted that the next government cannot be formed solely on the basis of opposition to Netanyahu, as Netanyahu still commands support from 67 ministers and Knesset members. He called on opposition leaders to clearly commit that anyone involved in defying Supreme Court rulings or undermining the rule of law should be excluded from any future government of change and rehabilitation.