Politics

Israel Election 2026: What does Yair Golan’s Democrats party stand for?

“If I put this ballot in the box, what government, policies, and political reality am I helping create?”

Yair Golan, chairman of The Democrats party, with party members following the announcement of the results of The Democrats party primaries ahead of the upcoming elections, in Tel Aviv, Israel, July 20, 2026.
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.

Turkish authorities continue detaining opposition politicians in 'corruption probe'

Gadi Eisenkot, leader of Yashar party and a former IDF chief of staff, speaks during an election campaign rally in Nordiya, Israel, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2026.

Why Gadi Eisenkot should support Palestinian elections without promising statehood - opinion

National Missions Minister Orit Strock seen at a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 17, 2025

WATCH: Strock says Israel will establish settlements across West Bank Areas A, B as sanctions mount


Netanyahu falls back on classic security playbook as election approaches - analysis

"Netanyahu does not surrender" is the official slogan for Netanyahu's right-wing Likud party, which most opinion polls predict will lose around a third of its parliamentary seats.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 24, 2026.

High Court orders Shin Bet, government to answer Yair Golan protection petition

The Democrats said Israel Police had raised Golan’s risk level to 4 on a six-point scale, which it described as high and identical to the rating given to Yashar chairman Gadi Eisenkot.

Yair Golan leads The Democrats, it is polling at around 10 seats.

As Netanyahu hits 19 years in office, Israel must confront the case for term limits - editorial

Democracies place limits on majority rule not to thwart the will of the people but to preserve the system through which it is expressed. Term limits are one example.

Pro-democracy Israelis demonstrate against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his arrival at the 81st United Nations General Assembly, at Union Square in New York, US, September 24, 2026.

Yair Golan wants Arab representation in next gov't as Knesset polls show wide disparities

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.

Yair Golan, chairman of The Democrats party, with party members following the announcement of the results of The Democrats party primaries ahead of the upcoming elections, in Tel Aviv, Israel, July 20, 2026.

As Israel’s opposition jostles over leadership, its bid to replace Netanyahu weakens - opinion

The change bloc is losing momentum as its leaders remain divided over strategy. A simple pre-election agreement could resolve the deadlock.

GADI EISENKOT, head of the Yashar party, speaks at the Muni Expo 2026 conference in Tel Aviv on Wednesday.

Middle Israel: More defense spending will not buy victory for Israel - opinion

Israel's economy has emerged from the war with full employment, resumed growth, and one of the world’s strongest currencies. But that doesn't mean it can afford continued overspending.

THE TEL AVIV stock exchange. Although Israel’s economy emerged triumphant from the war, with full employment and one of the world’s strongest currencies still intact, this does not mean it can spend a tenth of its GDP on defense, the writer maintains.

Brazilian President Lula holds small lead over Senator Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of election - poll

In a first-round scenario, Lula leads with 40% of the vote, followed by Bolsonaro (36%), Augusto Cury (5%), Ronaldo Caiado (4%) and Renan Santos (3%).

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during a ceremony to sign into law a bill establishing a line of credit for companies affected by new tariffs imposed by the U.S. government, at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, July 22, 2026.

Editor’s Notes: I believed in Israel’s third bloc until pollsters proved me wrong - comment

After the October 7 massacre and the war, I thought that it was possible for moderate parties of the Center-Right and Center-Left to form a broad unity government. Now, I'm reconsidering.

ISRAELIS JUST aren’t interested. Chili Tropper (left) and Yoaz Hendel launch the Zionist Home – The Reservists party in July.

‘I want to bring change and repair’: Eisenkot lays out vision for Israel in first English interview

Speaking exclusively to the Post, the Yashar leader explains how he would replace Benjamin Netanyahu, his stance on the failures of Oct. 7, and the personal loss that shaped his political mission.

Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yashar Party, speaks to the Jerusalem Post ahead of elections in September 2026.

Israel-US gap widens as more American Jews say gov't policy contributes to antisemitism - poll

Among respondents who described themselves as strongly conservative, 51% expressed substantial optimism about Israel’s future.

American Jews [Illustrative]