Yair Golan

IDF must defend Israelis, but not preach on political or social matters

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.

30/07/2024
 An IDF soldier is seen wearing a Jewish tzitzit while carrying a weapon in Jerusalem, May 13, 2024

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.

By YAKI ADAMKER
18/07/2024

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.

12/07/2024

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.

By REUTERS
11/07/2024

Two Labour victories: One in Israel and one across the Pond

Though the party’s glorious electoral victory has certainly raised the spirits of the British Left, the economic, social, and political inheritance the Labour Party has received is complicated.

Meretz, Labor Party sign agreement to merge parties under new party name 'The Democrats'

The parties noted that the move was historic as it was not a technical bloc, but rather the formation of one large and united party.

'I'm going to rape your mom': Police hurl abuse at protesters

In footage from the incident in Jerusalem, an officer can be heard telling a protester that he would "rape your mother."

30/06/2024
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