The Democrats' Yair Golan disavows candidate's remarks about fallen Religious Zionist troops
Secular activist Naor Narkis's suggestion that Religious Zionist soldiers' casualty rates might not be so high were they to do "full military service" was "unnecessary," said Golan
Assessment
Yair Golan, a Democratic Party figure, has distanced himself from activist Naor Narkis's remarks tying Religious Zionist soldier casualties to service patterns. The disavowal highlights internal tensions within the party over how to discuss religious communities and military sacrifice. Golan's move suggests he is managing backlash, but the original comment may continue to stir debate about equality of service and casualty rates across Israeli society.