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Israeli Opposition Figure Says Israel Must Not Kill Babies In Gaza ‘As A Hobby’
Yair Golan Says Israel Risks Becoming a ‘Pariah State’ Over Gaza War Conduct
Opposition politician and former IDF general Yair Golan warned that Israel risks becoming a global outcast. In a radio interview, he said, “A sane country does not kill babies for a hobby.” He also criticized the government for waging war on civilians and planning population expulsions.
Netanyahu Accuses Golan of Echoing Antisemitic Blood Libels
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fiercely condemned Golan’s remarks, accusing him of “wild incitement” and of repeating “the most despicable antisemitic blood libels” against Israeli forces and the state.
Israeli Officials Across the Political Spectrum Slam Golan’s Comments
Leaders from both the government and opposition criticized Golan. Yair Lapid said the comments were false and would help Israel’s enemies. Education Minister Yoav Kisch demanded an incitement investigation. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar warned the statement would fuel global antisemitism. Meanwhile, military chief Eyal Zamir defended the army’s actions and rejected any doubts about its morality.
Golan Clarifies: My Criticism Is for the Government, Not the Army
Responding to backlash, Golan emphasized that his critique targeted the government’s decisions, not the military. “The army is my home,” he said, adding that the current leadership is pushing policies that reflect the extremist visions of far-right ministers like Ben Gvir and Smotrich.
הדברים שאמרתי הערב במסיבת העיתונאים:
״שלום לכולם,
אני מבקש להזכיר כי כבר 592 ימים מוחזקים בעזה 58 חטופים.
אנחנו נעשה הכל כדי להשיבםהמלחמה בעזה החלה כתגובה נחושה, חזקה ונכונה
למתקפה המתועבת של חמאס,
מלחמה מוצדקת והכרחית, להגן על ביטחון ישראל.אבל מה שהחל כמערכה צודקת להשגת…
— Yair Golan – יאיר גולן (@YairGolan1) May 20, 2025
Golan Has Long Been a Vocal Critic of Netanyahu’s Leadership
Golan, now leader of the left-wing Democrats party, has consistently opposed Netanyahu’s government. In 2024, he accused Netanyahu of putting political survival above national interest after the sacking of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. His controversial reputation dates back to a 2016 speech where he compared trends in Israeli society to 1930s fascist Europe.
Over 16,000 Children Have Been Killed in Gaza Since October 2023
The outrage over Golan’s words comes amid reports that more than 16,000 children have been killed in Gaza since October, a number that continues to draw international condemnation and deepen scrutiny of Israel’s genocide Gaza.