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Democrats Chair Yair Golan Withdraws Promised List Spot to Einav Tsangauker After Primaries

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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 3 hours ago

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Einav Tsangauker accused Democratic Party leader Yair Golan of reneging on a promised secured spot on the party list after the 2026 primaries. Golan apologized and explained he respected the primary voters' choices by not using reserved spots. Both expressed willingness to continue working together, while Tsangauker plans to remain active outside the Knesset.

01Yair Golan promised Einav Tsangauker a secured top list spot in February 2026 but later withdrew it.
02Tsangauker kept the agreement secret and lowered her profile during the primaries as requested.
03Golan apologized personally, taking responsibility and citing respect for 113,000 primary voters.
04Golan offered Tsangauker a significant campaign role despite not reserving her spot on the list.
05Tsangauker intends to continue public activism outside the Knesset focusing on national healing and accountability.
06The Democratic Party supports the democratically elected list and aims to replace the current government.

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