Jewish Crossroads: Jewish Identity in Times of Crisis Yair Golan on the Future of Israel
Jan 19, 2026
Yair Golan, a former IDF major general and leader of Israel's Democrats Party, dives deep into the complex interplay of security and democracy. He reflects on his firsthand experience during the October 7 attacks and how it reshaped his views on leadership and identity. Golan advocates for coalitions with Arab parties and warns of threats to democratic elections. He calls for a two-state solution and emphasizes the importance of Israel being a supportive homeland for diaspora Jews. His candid remarks challenge listeners to actively engage in liberal democracy's future.
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Form A Practical Inclusive Coalition
- Forge a replacement coalition quickly and include any partner willing to uphold Israel as a Jewish and democratic state.
- If you need Mansour Abbas's Ra'am to reach 61 mandates, sit with him and build a government rather than repeat elections.
Prepare For Electoral Undermining
- Golan expects the current coalition to try to interfere with free and fair elections and possibly refuse results.
- He urges preparing for the worst to protect Israeli democracy during the campaign and on election day.
Historic Warnings Came True
- Golan stands by his Holocaust Remembrance Day warning about disturbing trends appearing in Israel.
- He says predicted dangers have materialized and democracy now faces serious deterioration.
