Yair Golan
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Yair Golan, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Yair Golan Rejects Controversial Democratic Candidate Amid Party Integrity Concerns
Yair Golan reversed his promise to place Einav Tsangocker high on the Democratic Party list due to her controversial remarks and respect for elected candidates. Michael Kleiner su…
Yuli Edelstein Emerges as Potential Leader of Netanyahu's Ouster Effort Within Likud
Ahead of the Likud primaries, Netanyahu fears losing MKs may back a no-confidence move against him. Yuli Edelstein is seen as a potential leader of this internal opposition. Netan…
Mansour Abbas Positions Ra'am as Key Coalition Partner After October Elections
Mansour Abbas, leader of the United Arab List (Ra'am), stated his party aims to be the key coalition partner after Israel's October 27 elections. He rejected external attempts to…
Yair Golan's Religious Turn and Political Clashes Highlight Israeli News Roundup
Israeli news highlighted Yair Golan's religious shift and political tensions involving Ahmad Tibi and Tali Gottlieb, alongside social protests and personal stories, reflecting div…
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…
Yair Golan Unveils Plan to Dismantle Outposts and Combat Jewish Terrorism
Yair Golan, leader of the Democratic Party, presented a detailed plan addressing military conscription, education, policing, judiciary independence, and security, including disman…
Democrats Campaign Leader Golan Urges Candidates to Moderate Statements on West Bank Issues
Israel's Democratic Party leadership, led by Yair Golan, has urged candidates to moderate public statements on West Bank issues following a controversial tweet by retired general…
Israeli Minister Smotrich Warns Right Against Complacency to Avoid Oslo-Like Disaster
Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich warns right-wing voters against complacency and political fragmentation, fearing a return to Oslo-like dangers if the left regains power. He high…
Economy Minister Nir Barkat Launches Sharp Attack on Channel 12, Defends Netanyahu Support
Israeli Economy Minister Nir Barkat sharply criticized Channel 12 for a personal campaign against him, denied attempts to oust Netanyahu, and defended expanding foreign workers to…
Gadi Eizenkot Leads New Poll as Netanyahu and Bennett Lose Support
A recent poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar! party leading with 23 seats, while Netanyahu's Likud falls to 21 and Bennett's Beyachad drops to 12. The opposition bloc nears a majori…
Former IDF Colonel Exposes Realities Behind Ultra-Orthodox Draft Law Debate
Meir Harel, a retired IDF colonel, reveals that the Israeli public has not been given an accurate picture of the challenges in drafting ultra-Orthodox soldiers. He highlights that…
Former Minister Shlomo Filber Criticizes Yair Golan Over Broken Promise to Einav Tzangoker
Shlomo Filber criticized Democratic Party leader Yair Golan for breaking his promise to reserve a Knesset seat for Einav Tzangoker, contrasting it with another politician's fulfil…
Democrats Party Leader Yair Golan Vows to Tackle Crime in Arab Sector with Key Government Ministries
Yair Golan, leader of the Democrats party, promises to fight organized crime and increase police presence in the Arab sector by securing key ministries in the next Israeli governm…
Journalist Ilanit Linor Criticizes Yair Golan for Excluding Einav Tsengauker from Democrats List
Journalist Ilanit Linor criticized Democrats party leader Yair Golan for removing Einav Tsengauker from the party list, citing possible ethnic bias and Golan's controversial past…
Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Wear Yellow Badges, Compare IDF Draft to Nazi Persecution on Highway 4
Ultra-Orthodox protesters on Highway 4 wore yellow badges and compared IDF conscription to Nazi persecution, sparking political condemnation. The demonstration opposed mandatory m…
Israeli Supreme Court Returns Shaked Yemen Case to State Prosecutor Amid Political Backlash
The Israeli Supreme Court unanimously decided to return the Shaked Yemen investigation to the State Prosecutor, prompting Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to denounce the ruling…
Right-Wing Party Split Debated Amid Likud Primaries and New Faction Formation
Israeli political analysts debated rumors of an Arab deception plan, internal Likud primaries tensions, and the formation of a new right-wing party by Gilad Erdan and others. Opin…
IDF Chief Orders Reinforcements Amid Settler Siege on West Bank Palestinian Village
IDF Chief Eyal Zamir ordered reinforcements to counter a settler siege on the Palestinian village of Kusra in the West Bank. The military dismantled an illegal settler outpost and…
Israeli Reservists Urge IDF Chief to End Jewish Terror Amid Kosra Siege in West Bank
Over 300 Israeli reservists have petitioned IDF Chief Eyal Zamir to take firm action against Jewish extremist violence in the West Bank village of Kosra, citing inadequate militar…
Man Charged with Vandalizing Israeli News Studios to Coerce Apology Over 'Shde Yemen' Affair
Abraham Hadi from Ramat Gan faces charges for vandalizing Israeli news studios and the Ministry of Justice to coerce apologies over the 'Shde Yemen' affair. He threatened employee…
Criticism Mounts Against Yair Golan for Breaking Promise to Reserve Party Spot for Hostage's Mother
Yair Golan, leader of the Democratic Party, is criticized for breaking his promise to reserve a secured party list spot for Einav Tsengauker, mother of a former captive. Commentat…
Democrats Chair Yair Golan Expresses Trust in Mansour Abbas and Supports Cooperation with Ra'am
Yair Golan, leader of The Democrats, expressed trust in Mansour Abbas and Yoav Segalovich and supports cooperation with Ra'am to form a government alternative and increase Arab po…
MK Avi Maoz Runs Independently, Vows Equal Education Funding and Opposes Draft for Torah Students
MK Avi Maoz of Noam LeIsrael declares an independent run to protect the right-wing bloc, aiming for the Education Ministry. He promises equal funding for all students regardless o…
Court Rejects Democrats' Lawsuit Over AI Video by Minister Karei
The Israeli court dismissed the Democrats party's lawsuit against Minister Shlomo Karei over an unlabeled AI election video, ordering the party to pay legal costs. The case was re…
Ashkenazi Dominance Marginalizes Mizrahi Politicians Across Israeli Parties
The article exposes the systemic marginalization of Mizrahi politicians across Israeli parties, highlighting recent Likud primaries and similar patterns in other parties. It argue…
Calls Grow for Direct Prime Ministerial Elections and Lower Threshold to Restore Israeli Democracy
An opinion piece argues Israel's electoral system distorts voter intent due to a high threshold and tactical voting, calling for direct prime ministerial elections and a lower thr…
Haredi Community Faces Choice Between Military Service and Political Alignment Amid Israeli Security Debate
The article discusses Israel's debate over Haredi military conscription, linking the need for more soldiers to settlement expansion policies. It urges the Haredi community to inte…
Actor Shahar Taboch Marries Partner in Religious Ceremony Amid Controversy and Rabbi Criticism
Israeli actor Shahar Taboch married his partner in a religious ceremony officiated by Rabbi Rafael Polishuk, sparking criticism from Rom Braslavski who condemned the rabbi for dis…
Avigdor Lieberman Criticizes Defense Minister Katz Over Political Conduct and Calls for His Dismissal
Avigdor Lieberman criticized Defense Minister Israel Katz for harming Israel's security and diplomatic efforts, calling for his dismissal. He also condemned attacks on the IDF Chi…
New Poll Shows Yisrael Beiteinu Surges, Bennett Gains, Netanyahu and Others Lose Ground
A recent Midgam poll shows Yisrael Beiteinu gaining strength and leading with 24 seats, while Likud falls to 22. Naftali Bennett's party improves to 15 seats, reversing previous l…
Mother of Kidnapped Soldier Warns of Civil War if Current Israeli Government Loses Election
Maayan Sherman, mother of kidnapped Israeli soldier Ron Sherman, warns of potential civil war if the current government loses upcoming elections, citing fears of violent unrest an…
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…
Israeli Journalists Raviv Drucker and Amit Segal Clash Over Yair Golan's Party List Decision
Israeli journalists Raviv Drucker and Amit Segal engaged in a public dispute over Yair Golan's refusal to reserve a Knesset list spot for Einav Tsangocker, with accusations of bro…
Amnon Levy Criticizes Yair Golan for Excluding Einav Tsangocker from Democrats' Knesset List
Amnon Levy publicly condemned Democrats chairman Yair Golan for not reserving a Knesset spot for Einav Tsangocker, urging him to honor his promise amid growing political tensions.
Yair Golan Responds to Einav Tsangoker, Offers Role Despite List Dispute
Yair Golan apologized to Einav Tsangoker for canceling her reserved spot on the Democratic Party list, citing respect for party members' vote. He offered her a significant role in…
Einav Tsangoker Reveals Broken Political Promise by Yair Golan Amid Protest Movement
Energy Minister Eli Cohen Rejects False Peace Deals, Vows No Withdrawal Without Hamas Disarmament
Social Equality Minister Mai Golan Reveals Shin Bet Pressure Over Crime Funding in Arab Sector
Social Equality Minister Mai Golan revealed that Shin Bet pressured her to release funds to Arab sector crime groups, which she resisted. She criticized left-wing opposition and h…
Retired General Dedi Simchi Voices Concern Over Serving With Yair Golan in Government
Retired Brigadier General Dedi Simchi, now with Benny Gantz's party, expressed deep unease about serving alongside Yair Golan and Arab parties in government, stating he would not…
Yossi Ahimeir Urges Avigdor Lieberman to Adopt National Unity Ahead of Israeli Elections
Yossi Ahimeir wrote an open letter to Avigdor Lieberman, praising his political rise but criticizing his attacks on Netanyahu and the ultra-Orthodox community. Ahimeir urged Liebe…
Former Beit Shemesh Mayor Aliza Bloch Joins New Party of Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein
Former Beit Shemesh mayor Aliza Bloch joined the new party of ex-Likud members Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein, who face challenges crossing the electoral threshold. Meanwhile, ent…
Israeli Political Culture Erodes as Hate Speech and Divisions Deepen
The article criticizes the decline of Israeli political culture marked by hate speech and exploitation of fallen soldiers' deaths. It condemns inflammatory remarks by political le…
Gilad Erdan Rejects Coalition with Yair Golan, Calls for Broad Zionist Government
Gilad Erdan announced his new party's goal to form a broad Zionist government including both political blocs, rejecting narrow coalitions. He refused to endorse any prime minister…
Israel Officially Approves Jurisdiction of Givat HaRa'el Settlement and Recognizes Kida and Esh Kodesh Names
Israel officially approves the jurisdiction of the Givat HaRa'el settlement and recognizes the original names of Kida and Esh Kodesh. This formal recognition follows a 2023 Securi…
Netanyahu Bloc Faces Uncertainty as Smotrich Avoids Meeting While Ben Gvir Commits
Ahead of Israel's 2026 elections, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich refuses to commit to working with Netanyahu, contrasting with Itamar Ben Gvir's pledge, amid fears of a governm…
Yotam Zamir Criticizes Left-Wing Views and Yair Golan's Detachment from Netanyahu Trial
Yotam Zamir criticized left-wing politics and Yair Golan's lack of attention to Netanyahu's trial, emphasizing support for leaders beneficial to Israel like Donald Trump. He sugge…
Netanyahu Widens Lead Over Gadi Eizenkot as New Parties Fail to Cross Threshold
A recent poll shows Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc gaining strength as two new Israeli parties fail to cross the electoral threshold. Netanyahu leads Gadi Eizenkot by 7 percentage poin…
Likud and Yisrael Shtiyu Tie at 23 Seats as Third Bloc Parties Fail to Cross Threshold
A Kan News poll shows Likud and Yisrael Shtiyu tied at 23 seats each, with third bloc parties failing to cross the threshold. Netanyahu's bloc strengthens to 53 seats, while Arab…