Yair Golan
Shin Bet chief says he was chosen for his loyalty to elected leaders, triggering political storm
The full recording obtained by The Jerusalem Post reveals that David Zini also defended the rule of law and said he would serve any elected government.
Opposition warns gov’t's High Court defiance part of effort to ‘steal or rig' upcoming elections
When ‘democracy’ becomes a disguise - opinion
Israeli politicians lash out after Netanyahu announces intention of 'broad national government'
'Take to the streets': Opposition calls for protests across Israel after Gallant's firing
Head of The Democrats party, Yair Golan, called for protests, saying, "Take to the streets."
'Declaration of war': Israeli leaders react to massive Iranian assault
Democrats chairman Yair Golan said that the missile attack was a "declaration of war" but said that Israel should not be hasty.
Opposition party leaders call for ground invasion of Lebanon
The leader of the opposition, MK Yair Lapid, called on the government to announce the diplomatic and strategic goals for the northern conflict.
The military must defend the country but not preach on political or social matters - opinion
What should be viewed as incorrect is using an army platform to comment on political, social, and religious concerns.
Hamas knew the IDF's weaknesses, say reserve officers at October 7 probe
The Hamas terrorists “knew that the IDF knows how to handle a maximum of five points in parallel,” Democrats Party leader, Maj.-Gen. (res.) Yair Golan told the committee Tuesday.
Israel on its way to temporarily extending mandatory IDF service
Knesset extends IDF service to 36 months temporarily, sparking debate over fairness and military readiness amid financial concerns and opposition.
Netanyahu a 'whiner and coward' for incitement complaints, Lapid says
"If we do not hit the streets with force, together and now, the abandonment of our brothers and sisters will continue."
With an overwhelming majority, Meretz and Labor approve merge, becoming the Democrats
The Labor Party conference approved a merger with Meretz, strengthening Yair Golan’s control. Despite criticism, the agreement passed with an overwhelming majority.
Labor, Meretz delegates to approve merger in Tel Aviv convention
The chairman of the new party, Yair Golan, is reportedly considering former justice and foreign minister Tzipi Livni as the number two spot in the party.
Yair Golan: Hero of Oct. 7 aims to revive Israel's moribund Left
Golan is similar to Labor leaders from a different era, who carried a sword in one hand and an olive branch in the other.
