MK Nissim Vaturi Labels Labor Chair Yair Golan a 'Fifth Column' for Undermining IDF Morale

During a live broadcast on Channel 14, Israeli MK Nissim Vaturi sharply criticized Yair Golan, chairman of the Labor Party and former senior IDF officer, calling him a "fifth column." Vaturi accused Golan of damaging Israel's image internationally by spreading false information that feeds Israel's enemies and harms the morale of IDF soldiers.

Vaturi urged the public to stop paying attention to Golan's statements and to boycott his party, claiming it undermines the state of Israel. He emphasized that Golan's remarks harm Israeli advocacy efforts abroad and empower movements like BDS. Vaturi defended the IDF's morality, asserting that Israeli soldiers do not harm children, even in Gaza where militants allegedly indoctrinate youth.

Concluding his remarks, Vaturi accused Golan of acting out of political self-interest and vowed to continue opposing him. The confrontation highlights ongoing tensions within Israeli politics ahead of the 2026 elections, with Golan's past military role and current political stance under scrutiny.