Yair Golan
יאיר גולן
Currently
Party Chair, Maj. Gen. (res.)
Who they are
Former IDF deputy chief of staff who rescued civilians under fire on October 7 and then fused Labor and Meretz into a single social-democratic home.
Positions & record
- Democracy: Constitutional entrenchment of court independence.
- Security: A dovish general: strength plus a two-state horizon.
- Economy: Public investment over privatization.
Where they stand
Judea & Samariaparty lineNegotiated two-state agreement
Two states / withdrawalSovereignty / annexation
Gaza & Securityparty lineHostage deal, international framework
Deal & disengagementFull military control
Haredi Enlistmentparty lineUniversal service, civil options
Universal draftPreserve exemptions
Judiciaryparty lineConstitutionally entrench the court
Strengthen the courtCurb the court
Economyparty lineSocial-democratic investment
Social spendingFree market
Religion & Stateparty lineCivil marriage, public transit on Shabbat
Civil / pluralistHalachic status quo
Career
2017
IDF Deputy Chief of Staff.
2019
Enters politics with the Democratic Camp.
2024
Elected to lead the merged Democrats.