Yair Golan: The hero general who became the standard-bearer of Israel’s diminished left
His rescue of Nova survivors on October 7 dramatically changed his public standing. Now his political weight will be measured by whether a government opposed to Netanyahu can be formed without his support
Assessment
Yair Golan's transformation from a rescue figure on October 7 to a political kingmaker tests whether Israel's left can still wield real power. The question is not whether he leads a party, but whether any anti-Netanyahu coalition can function without him. His leverage will be measured in the coalition math, not in seats alone.