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Golan warns against another Iran war under Benjamin Netanyahu, demands alternative gov't
The Jerusalem Post • • world
Key Points:
- Democrats party leader Yair Golan criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating he lacks public trust and should not lead Israel in a potential war with Iran, urging the formation of an alternative government for national security.
- Golan emphasized his and other opposition leaders' experience in Israel's security system and called for cooperation across political lines, including with Arab parties, to ensure the country's safety.
- He argued that Netanyahu lost the 2026 election, highlighting that the opposition bloc holds 65 seats compared to Netanyahu's 55, and stressed the importance of treating Arab votes equally to Jewish votes in Israeli democracy.
- Despite Liberman's earlier statements against joining coalitions with either the Arab parties or Netanyahu, reports indicate he has cut ties with opposition leaders and is pushing for a unity government, avoiding contact with key opposition figures.
