Gilad Kariv
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Gilad Kariv, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Haredi Parties Condemn Yair Golan's Plan to Introduce Public Transport on Shabbat
Haredi parties sharply criticized Yair Golan's plan to introduce public transportation on Shabbat, warning it threatens Israel's Jewish identity. Golan supports equal military con…
Veteran Israeli Journalist Oren Nahari Dies at 70 After Battling ALS
Oren Nahari, a respected Israeli journalist known for his work in television and radio, died at 70 after battling ALS. He publicly disclosed his illness earlier this year and reti…
MK Gilad Kariv Accuses Activist Sheffi Paz of Seeking Role in Otzma Yehudit Party
MK Gilad Kariv condemned activist Sheffi Paz’s AI video depicting migrants in South Tel Aviv and accused her of seeking to join the far-right Otzma Yehudit party. Paz defended her…
Yair Golan Proposes National Emergency Plan to Combat Crime in Arab Sector with 1 Billion Shekel Budget
Yair Golan presented a plan in Nazareth to combat crime in Israel's Arab sector, proposing a national emergency, a billion-shekel annual budget, and a special security task force…
Kalman Libeskind Sparks Outrage Over Voting Rights for Israelis Abroad
Israeli journalist Kalman Libeskind criticized allowing Israelis living abroad to vote, calling it immoral and illegitimate. His comments sparked strong backlash from politicians…
Yair Golan Faces Criticism for Political Missteps Undermining Democratic Party Prospects
Yair Golan, leader of Israel's Democratic Party, faces criticism for making untimely political statements that alienate voters and overshadow his party's achievements, risking its…
Ex-IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot Challenges Right-Wing Activist Mordechai David Over Military Service
On August 7, 2026, former IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot confronted far-right activist Mordechai David at a Tel Aviv beach, challenging him to serve in the army before cooperating. David…
MK Gilad Kariv Vows to End Settler Terror Against Palestinians After Khirbet Tuba Attack
MK Gilad Kariv condemned settler violence against Palestinians in Khirbet Tuba as terror and pledged decisive action by his party to end such attacks.
Democrats Chair Yair Golan Declines Reserved Spots for Einav Tsangoker on Party List
Yair Golan, head of the Democrats party, decided not to reserve any Knesset list spots for Einav Tsangoker, mother of former captive Matan Tsangoker, following the party's July 20…
Democrats Party Chair Yair Golan Declines Reserved Seats for Einav Tsangoker
Yair Golan, head of the Israeli Democrats party, decided not to reserve any Knesset list spots for Einav Tsangoker following the July 20 primaries, excluding her from the party's…
MK Gilad Kariv Pledges New Five-Year Plan and Increased Budgets for Arab Sector
MK Gilad Kariv of the Democratic Party pledged to promote a new, expanded five-year plan and increase government budgets for the Arab community in Israel, focusing on education, i…
Likud's Hanoch Milwiczky Warns Ultra-Orthodox Against Political Fragmentation Amid Budget and Draft Debates
Likud MK Hanoch Milwiczky defended budget releases during the recess and criticized opposition and the Attorney General for politicizing ultra-Orthodox draft issues. He warned ult…
Only 18 of 82 Knesset Inquiries to Prime Minister Answered During 25th Knesset
During the 25th Knesset, only 18 out of 82 inquiries to the Prime Minister's Office were answered, with many key questions on security, the Qatargate scandal, and government compl…
Israeli Attorney General to Decide on Prosecuting Left-Wing MK for Leaking Classified Security Committee Protocols
Israeli Attorney General will soon decide whether to prosecute left-wing MK Gilad Kariv for allegedly leaking classified security committee protocols from a June 2023 briefing by…
Israeli Expats Face Voting Registration Issues Ahead of October Knesset Elections
Ahead of Israel's October 2024 Knesset elections, Israelis living abroad face technical issues verifying their voter registration due to a malfunctioning Interior Ministry bot. De…
New Study Reveals Record High Emigration from Israel, Raising Economic Concerns
A Tel Aviv University study reveals a record rise in Israeli emigration, especially among highly educated professionals, raising concerns about future economic impacts. Nearly 270…
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz Sparks Political Turmoil by Announcing Central Command Chief Avi Blot's Replacement
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the replacement of Central Command Chief Avi Blot, sparking political controversy. Right-wing figures praised the move, while opposi…
14-Year-Old Girls Denied Kayaking at Northern Israel Park Over Dress Code for Ultra-Orthodox Visitors
Two 14-year-old girls were asked to cover up at Indie Park in northern Israel due to a dress code for ultra-Orthodox visitors, leading them to leave without kayaking. The family c…
Shas MK Michael Malchieli Criticizes Israeli Supreme Court as Political Body Favoring Opposition
Shas MK Michael Malchieli accused the Israeli Supreme Court of acting politically against the ultra-Orthodox community during a hearing on draft-dodger detention laws. The court f…
Gilad Kariv Accuses Netanyahu of Fueling West Bank Violence to Secure Political Survival
MK Gilad Kariv accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of deliberately escalating violence in the West Bank to secure political survival, weakening the Palestinian Authority and advancin…
Ehud Banai Condemns Netanyahu AI Campaign, Warns Against Believing It
Israeli musician Ehud Banai condemned AI-generated election videos from Netanyahu and Religious Zionism, warning of rising hatred and distrust ahead of the elections. He criticize…
MK Gilad Kariv Says Netanyahu Lacks Mandate to Lead Israel into Military Conflict with Iran
MK Gilad Kariv accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of prioritizing political survival over security strategy and lacking legitimacy to lead Israel into conflict with Iran, while affi…
Democrats Celebrate Major Primary Victory, Aim for 15 Knesset Seats
The Israeli Democratic Party held a major primary with over 110,000 voters, selecting a diverse and youthful Knesset list aiming for 15 seats. The event marked a revival of the le…
Democrats Party Calls Members to Launch Yair Golan's Election Campaign at Rabin Square
The Israeli Democrats party is organizing a major rally at Rabin Square to launch Yair Golan's election campaign following record-breaking primaries that selected their Knesset li…
Thousands Receive Mysterious Calls Linked to Israeli Democratic Party Bot Malfunction
Thousands received silent phone calls from a number linked to a malfunctioning bot of Israel's Democratic Party, intended to promote an upcoming rally. The party confirmed the cal…
Yaakov Boazgalo Proudly Declares Himself Left-Wing Amid Political Debate
Yaakov Boazgalo publicly declared his pride in being left-wing in a Facebook post, contrasting with his son Maor's right-wing stance, sparking mixed reactions amid Israel's upcomi…
Yair Golan Criticizes Israeli Government Inaction as Hamas Strengthens Daily
Yair Golan, leader of the Democratic Party, condemned the Israeli government's failure to act against Hamas following the October 7 attacks, warning that Hamas is growing stronger…
Israeli Political Scientist Sees Democrats Party Aiming to Influence Change Government Like Religious Zionists
Dr. Gail Telshir views Israel’s Democrats party as a coalition of Labor, Meretz, and protest leaders aiming to influence a potential change government similarly to the Religious Z…
Former Head of Israeli Firearms Licensing Faces Charges Over Unauthorized Gun Permits After October War
Israel Avishar, former head of Israel's Firearms Licensing Department, faces charges for allowing unauthorized issuance of over 38,000 gun permits after the October 7 war outbreak…
Legal Proceedings Begin Against Itamar Ben Gvir’s Advisor for Insulting Knesset Member
David Bavli, legal advisor to National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, faces disciplinary trial for insulting a Knesset member’s advisor and posting critical tweets. The trial…
Democrats Chair Yair Golan Calls for Leadership to Fortify Israeli Democracy Ahead of Elections
Yair Golan, leader of Israel's Democratic Party, unveiled the party's election list after primaries and called for leadership that strengthens democracy. He pledged to repeal cont…
Top Democratic Candidates Support West Bank Settlement Evacuations and Peace Agreements
Most of the top ten Democratic primary candidates support evacuating West Bank settlements and advancing peace agreements, signaling a shift in Israeli settlement policy. Party le…
Extreme Democratic List Raises Concerns Over Potential Role in Gadi Eizenkot Government
Israel's Democratic Party, led by Yair Golan, is criticized for its extreme candidates who may join Gadi Eizenkot's government, raising security concerns. The party's radical memb…
Democrats Party Holds Record Primary with 112,000 Members Ahead of Israel's 26th Knesset Election
The Democrats party in Israel held primaries with a record 112,000 members voting to form their candidate list for the 26th Knesset elections, led by Yair Golan and featuring prom…
Democratic Primaries Finalize Top 10 Candidates Including Gabi Leski and Moshe Redman
The Democratic Party finalized its primary results, placing Yair Golan first and Gabi Leski sixth, Moshe Redman ninth in the top ten candidates for upcoming elections.
Democrats Party Primaries Set List with Pink, Ronen, and Redman Securing Key Spots
The Democrats party held digital primaries with over 112,000 voters, confirming Yair Golan as leader and placing Yaya Pink, Omri Ronen, and Moshe Redman in key list positions. Soc…
Democrats Party Primaries End With Incumbents Leading and Controversial Candidate Naor Narkis Excluded
The Democratic Party primaries led by Yair Golan ended with incumbents securing top spots and controversial candidate Naor Narkis placed low on the list, effectively excluding him…
Israeli Democratic Party Candidates Back Boycott of Kohelet Forum Over Influence Concerns
Dozens of Israeli Democratic Party candidates, led by Yair Golan, signed a pledge to boycott the Kohelet Forum and its affiliates, aiming to exclude them from political decision-m…
Israeli Journalist Ben Caspit Praises Labor Party Candidates Ahead of Democratic Primaries
Israeli journalist Ben Caspit praised three former Labor Party members running in the US Democratic primaries, despite not voting for Democrats himself. He highlighted Efrat Rayte…
Israeli Democrats Prepare for Primaries Amidst Internal Battles and Peace Agenda
The Israeli Democratic Party is holding primaries with 51 candidates competing for 10-12 Knesset seats amid rising membership and a strong peace agenda. Leading MKs Lazimi, Kariv…
Israeli Parliament Passes Controversial Law Severing Government Checks on Legal Adviser
The Israeli Knesset passed a law that curtails the Government Legal Adviser's powers, provoking numerous Supreme Court petitions. This law is part of a broader judicial overhaul a…
Israeli Petition Challenges Law Weakening Attorney General's Independence as Government Seeks Control
A coalition of public figures and MK Gilad Kariv petitioned Israel's Supreme Court against a new law weakening the Attorney General's powers, arguing it undermines judicial indepe…
Israeli High Court Faces Multiple Petitions Against Legal Adviser Split Law
Following the Knesset's approval of the law splitting the Attorney General's role, multiple petitions were filed to the Supreme Court challenging the law as a threat to human righ…
Israeli Knesset Approves Law Redefining Government Legal Advisor's Status Amid Controversy
The Israeli Knesset passed a law redefining the Government Legal Advisor's role, weakening its authority and allowing the government to override legal opinions. The law, effective…
Communications Minister Criticizes Secular Israelis During Knesset Debate on Arrest Freeze Law
During a Knesset debate on freezing arrests of absconders, Communications Minister Shlomo Karai criticized secular Israelis for celebrating Hanukkah, prompting MK Gilad Kariv to c…
Democrats Party Sees Record Membership Ahead of 2026 Primaries
The Democrats party in Israel has reached a record 112,376 registered members ahead of its 2026 primaries, with 51 candidates competing for about seven seats. Voting will be digit…
Israeli Parliament Passes Basic Law on Torah Study Amid Fierce Opposition
The Israeli Knesset passed a Basic Law establishing Torah study as a fundamental value, sparking sharp political divisions. Coalition members praised the law as historic, while op…
Israeli Parliament Approves Historic Split of Government Legal Adviser Role
The Israeli Constitution Committee approved a bill to split the Attorney General's role, with a full Knesset vote expected this week. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich hailed the…
