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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

Golan Offers Haredi Parties Partnership With Conditions

Yair Golan, the Chairman of the Democrats party, announced on Saturday 7 November 2026 that he is willing to partner with Haredi parties to form a new government, but only under strict conditions. Golan called for replacing the current Netanyahu administration with a "government of rescue and change" to safeguard Israel's democracy, security, and future.

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What happened

  1. 01Democrats Chairman Yair Golan offered a government partnership to Haredi parties under strict conditions on Saturday 7 November 2026.
  2. 02Golan called for replacing the Netanyahu administration with a "government of rescue and change" to protect Israeli democracy.
  3. 03The conditions for partnership include the conscription of Haredim into the IDF and increased Haredi workforce integration.
  4. 04Golan demanded reciprocal respect for lifestyles, specifically insisting on the operation of public transportation on Shabbat.
  5. 05He stated that his party will not offer a "blank check" to Haredi parties during coalition negotiations.
  6. 06Golan asserted he would not meet in Haredi strongholds like Bnei Brak or Mea Shearim, saying partners must meet in Ramat Gan.

While emphasizing that his party does not seek to punish the Haredi public, Golan stated that any genuine partnership requires mutual responsibility. He demanded the conscription of Haredim into the IDF, increased Haredi integration into the workforce, and educational curriculum changes to ensure all children receive the tools to earn a dignified livelihood. Golan argued that the middle class can no longer bear the sole burden of Israel's economic and security responsibilities.

Additionally, Golan demanded reciprocal respect for differing lifestyles, specifically calling for the operation of public transportation on Shabbat. He asserted that his party would not offer a "blank check" in coalition negotiations and would not meet in Haredi strongholds like Bnei Brak or Mea Shearim, stating that anyone who wants a partnership must meet them in Ramat Gan.

Summarized by baba from the reports of 3 newsrooms. Updated

Latest report: Israel National News. Read Israel National News’s original

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Israel National NewsRight · the lead report

Golan Offers Haredi Parties Partnership With Conditions

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