Yair Golan

When ‘democracy’ becomes a disguise - opinion

The hollowing-out of a word – and the agenda it now carries.

Democrats leader Yair Golan addresses reporters at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, June 22, 2026
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walks outside his office at the Knesset, June 3, 2026.

Israeli politicians lash out after Netanyahu announces intention of 'broad national government'

ISRAEL SECURITY Agency (Shin Bet) Director David Zini arrives to a Memorial Day ceremony at the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest site, in Jerusalem's Old City, April 20, 2026, as Israel commemorates its fallen soldiers and victims of terror.

Zini cancels Shin Bet Pride event, slashes budget for all LGBT programming - report

Leader of the Democrats party Yair Golan leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on June 15, 2026.

Democrats Party breaks record of 75,000 members, sets date for primaries ahead of elections


Coalition denies Labor Party's bid to change name to The Democrats

The rejection of the request sparked an uproar in the committee, and MK Rayten was removed from the discussion by the Committee Chairman

Yair Golan, head of The Democrats party speaks at the Knesset. February 24, 2025.

Israel must return to be a home for ‘all Jews,’ Golan tells US Jewish leaders

Golan declared that the coming year will be a “year of decisiveness.” This decisiveness will include a series of decisions that will decide the “destiny” of Israel, Golan said.

 Yair Golan holds a press conference in Tel Aviv, on February 13, 2025

Ties between Qatar, Netanyahu's office raise treason suspicions, Yair Golan says

Netanyahu's advisors "allegedly received payments, maintained connections, and did business with the country that funded Hamas," Golan said.

 Yair Golan holds a press conference in Tel Aviv, on February 13, 2025

Benny Gantz: 'If there is no release of hostages - there is no reason for a ceasefire'

He added that everyone must be returned, especially given that it is impossible to guarantee that those alive today will still be alive tomorrow.

National Unity chairman MK Benny Gantz holds a faction meeting in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, December 9, 2024

'I wouldn't be surprised if Yair Golan betrayed Israel on Oct. 7': Likud MK slams left-wing MK

On October 7, two hours after Hamas's rampage began, Golan drove south to rescue Nova Festival survivors.

 Leader of the Democrats party Yair Golan (L), Likud MK Nissim Vaturi (R) (illustrative).

Two Yairs, Lapid and Golan, at war with Netanyahu, allege PM is apathetic to hostages - opinion

We are witnessing the issue of the hostages being hijacked by political elements and Kaplan Force activists.

OPPOSITION LEADER MK Yair Lapid addresses a meeting of his Yesh Atid party’s parliamentary faction in the Knesset.

Yariv Levin calls for return of judicial reforms: 'They left us with no choice'

Opposition lawmakers criticized Levin's decision to return the divisive legislation to the table.

Justice Minister Yariv Levin seen in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, December 4, 2024

Netanyahu's Likud gains seats as corruption trial, Syria action unfolds - poll

The Likud's gains in the current poll remain steady even with the introduction of a party led by former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former prime minister Naftali Bennett. (Illustrative)

'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."

Israelis take to the streets in Tel Aviv following Yoav Gallant's firing, November 5, 2024

'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. 

 Anti-missile system fires interception missiles as missiles fired from Iran, as seen in the West Bank on October 1, 2024