Golan Pushes for New Government as Netanyahu’s Rule Draws Fresh Alarm
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Yair Golan, leader of the Democrats party, said Benjamin Netanyahu cannot be trusted to steer Israel through looming conflict and argued for an alternative coalition that includes Arab parties.
Yair Golan, the leader of the Democrats party, has openly challenged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership, especially with the threat of another war with Iran hanging over the country. In a social media post, Golan said Netanyahu has lost the public’s trust and insisted that Israel needs an alternative government to protect its security. He said he is working with other opposition leaders and pointed to their shared experience and stated commitment to the country’s safety.
Golan argued that Israel’s security should not be sacrificed for Netanyahu’s political survival, and called for the rapid formation of a new government. He stressed the need to include Arab parties in the coalition, citing the opposition’s majority in the Knesset after the recent elections. "Netanyahu lost. I know how to count to 120. Sixty-five is more than 55. That's how Israeli democracy works. Period," he said, framing his appeal as one for equal representation of all citizens, regardless of their voting district.
In related developments, Avigdor Lieberman of Yisrael Beytenu has reportedly moved away from the opposition bloc and now favors a unity government instead. Reports say he has stopped communicating with key opposition figures, including Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot, following the elections.