Yair Golan
IsraelpoliticianMaleb. 19663.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Yair Golan is an Israeli politician and a member of the Meretz party, having previously served as the Deputy Minister of Defense. He is known for his progressive stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and advocates for a two-state solution.
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Yair Golan attacked the government for its lack of response to the urgent needs of the north.
שרים בבת מצווה, רק 3 התייצבו ל"דיון המיוחד" על הצפון. נתניהו הגיע באיחורIsrael· 2026-06-02
Yair Golan shared a video combining footage of the fire from Nahariya today with an old election video of Netanyahu.
אין לימודים מחר בכל יישובי גבול הצפון, ביה"ח בנהריה יורד מתחת לאדמהIsrael· 2026-05-30
Yair Golan, head of the centre-left Democrats, said the Israeli military had his 'full backing' in removing the Iranian threat.
‘This is round two’: attacks on Iran have broad support among unsurprised Israelis | Israel
United Kingdom· 2026-02-28
Golan is mentioned as a notable figure in the opposition who does not reject Abbas.
נתניהו בא עם כל החבילהIsrael· 2026-02-23
Yair Golan is the chairman of the Democrats and is working to change the unity agreement with Meretz.
אלו המקומות המשוריינים ברשימה המאוחדתIsrael· 2026-02-21
Golan is perceived as a left-wing extremist and often makes provocative statements.
באים לתקן אך מתעקשים להרוסIsrael· 2026-02-18Yair Golan is a politician whose discourse sometimes troubles Noam Frank.
"אני לא נראה כמו הבן-של, היו אודישנים שנכנסתי ולא ידעו בכלל מי אני"Israel· 2026-02-11
Yair Golan was depicted in a controversial image shared by a musician.
לפנינו מערכת בחירות עדתית, דתית, אגרסיבית ואלימהIsrael· 2026-02-10
Yair Golan condemned the blocking of Aharon Barak's car as an act of violence.
פעיל הימין מרדכי דוד חסם את רכבו של אהרן ברקIsrael· 2026-01-29
Yair Golan criticized Netanyahu for prioritizing political survival over human lives.
"לא הייתה לנו מספיק תחמושת, ולוחמים נפלו": דברי נתניהוIsrael· 2026-01-27
Yair Golan is the leader of the Democrats party and advocates for a national unity government.
Fractured Israeli opposition attempts unity to defeat Netanyahu – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-25
Yair Golan is referenced in relation to the case but is not involved as a witness.
פרשת "הקצין המתחזה" אסף שמואלביץ'Israel· 2026-01-23
Yair Golan is described as the leader of the Democratic Party, making anti-democratic statements.
מדינה שלמה בפוסט טראומהIsrael· 2026-01-18Yair Golan is criticized for his low electoral support and perceived ineffectiveness.
האזהרה של ליברמן מפני סכנות השבטיות הישראליתIsrael· 2026-01-18
Yair Golan, chair of the left-wing party The Democrats, stated that Netanyahu's office betrayed the country's security in the Qatar affair.
Former Israeli prime minister joins calls for Netanyahu to resign over Qatar ‘cover-up’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-23
Yair Golan's law has passed its preliminary reading.
בליץ לקראת בחירות: החוקים הנפיצים של הקואליציהIsrael· 2025-12-18
Yair Golan is mentioned as part of the political landscape that is not expected to change the outcome of the elections.
הכיפה והכאפייה: המפתחות לניצחון הדמוקרטיהIsrael· 2025-12-17
Yair Golan warns that the public will never forget or forgive the government's refusal to conduct an independent investigation.
Israel nach dem 7. Oktober: Kampf um die Wahrheit
Switzerland· 2025-12-09
Yair Golan emphasized the need for an independent investigation.
מאחורי הקלעים של קביעת המנדט לחקר 7/10Israel· 2025-12-03
Golan emphasized that a real and independent investigation is necessary and promised to establish a state commission of inquiry when back in power.
"הניסיון למנוע מסקנות אישיות חושף את הבלוף"Israel· 2025-12-03Yair Golan criticized Isaac Herzog regarding Netanyahu's request for a pardon.
"נתניהו מאוחדת": העקיצה של יאיר גולן להרצוגIsrael· 2025-12-02
Opposition politician Yair Golan called on the prime minister to resign, urging the president not to grant a pardon.
Netanyahu seeks pardon in years-long corruption trial
Canada· 2025-11-30Yair Golan, the leader of the Democrats party, said in a social media post that only the guilty seek pardon.
Benjamin Netanyahu asks Israel’s president for pardon in corruption case | Benjamin NetanyahuUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-30
Yair Golan, head of the left-wing opposition party The Democrats, echoed the allegation against Netanyahu.
Netanyahu submits pardon request in Israel corruption cases
Kenya· 2025-11-30
Yair Golan, a left-wing politician and former deputy commander of Israeli forces, said 'only the guilty' sought pardon.
Benjamin Netanyahu seeks pardon from Israel's presidentUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-30
Head of the left-wing Democrats party Yair Golan said on X, 'Only someone guilty asks for a pardon.'
Israeli PM Netanyahu requests pardon in ongoing corruption trial
United States· 2025-11-30
Yair Golan expressed concern over the unequal application of law in Israel.
כך הגיעו מאות חרדים קיצונים להתפרע באישון לילה בר"גIsrael· 2025-11-26
Yair Golan was also present at the protest supporting the families.
האב השכול זעק במחאה להקמת ועדת ממלכתית: כל עוד האמת מוסתרתIsrael· 2025-11-22
Yair Golan, a former general, has founded the party HaDemokratim to bridge the gap between the established political system and the protest movement.
Machtkampf zwischen Netanyahu und Opposition beginntSwitzerland· 2025-11-18
Yair Golan is the leader of the left-wing party Democrats who criticized the government's decision regarding the investigation.
Israels regjering utnevner komité til å etterforske 7. oktober-angrepene
Norway· 2025-11-17