Yair Golan Elected New Leader of Israel's Labor Party

Former general and parliament member secures 95% of the vote, pledging to unite the Zionist left and challenge the current government.

Yair Golan, a former IDF general, won the Labor Party leadership election with over 95% of the vote.
Golan is recognized for his heroism during the October 7 Hamas attack, where he rescued civilians from a music festival.
The Labor Party, once a dominant political force, has recently seen a decline, securing only four seats in the last election.
Golan aims to rally Israel's fractured left and push for new elections to challenge Prime Minister Netanyahu's government.
In his victory speech, Golan emphasized the need for a democratic and strong Israel.