Yaakov Boazgalo Proudly Declares Himself Left-Wing Amid Political Debate

Yaakov Boazgalo, father of footballer Maor Boazgalo, publicly affirmed his left-wing political stance in a Facebook post on the night between July 23 and 24, 2026. At 69 years old, he stated he is proud to be left-wing and sees no reason to apologize for it, contrasting with his son Maor, who recently identified openly with the right-wing government. Boazgalo emphasized values such as equality, democracy, human rights, social responsibility, and the pursuit of peace, urging others to stop feeling ashamed of leftist beliefs. He reflected on how the Labor Party was once a ruling party embraced with pride, but now many hesitate to call themselves leftists.

Boazgalo expressed support for the Democratic Party led by Yair Golan, calling it a suitable foundation for discussing Israel’s future and advocating for a stable, ethical, and responsible political alternative. He criticized the current climate where people fear openly expressing their views and highlighted democracy as respecting diverse opinions without fear or apology. Despite receiving harsh criticism in the comments, including calls for him to remain abroad and accusations of supporting a faction opposing Prime Minister Netanyahu, Boazgalo also received messages of support.

The post sparked a notable political discussion, especially given the contrast between Boazgalo and his son Maor’s opposing political identifications. Yaakov’s declaration comes ahead of the upcoming Israeli prime ministerial elections, reflecting the polarized political atmosphere in the country.