In a bold statement on social media, Yair Golan, former Deputy Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and former Knesset member, urged a wide range of Israeli sectors to take drastic actions in protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership.
Posting on his verified Twitter account, Golan called on university heads, economic leaders, and security personnel to halt their regular duties and take to the streets to express their opposition to Netanyahu’s policies, which he believes are causing severe harm to the country.
Golan, a seasoned military figure and politician, expressed grave concern over the direction Netanyahu’s government is taking Israel, alleging that the Prime Minister is “destroying Israel.” To counter this perceived crisis, he implored citizens to demonstrate their dissatisfaction, declaring, “Only we can save it.”
His statement marks one of the strongest calls to action yet from a prominent public figure, underscoring the intensity of opposition that has been mounting in Israeli society amid recent government actions.
This plea from Golan comes against a backdrop of growing unrest within Israel over various issues, including judicial reforms, economic policies, and security decisions. His call for strikes within academic institutions, economic sectors, and even the military is seen as an unprecedented step, suggesting a broad, organized protest movement aimed at halting the government’s momentum.
By appealing directly to leaders across different sectors, Golan hopes to inspire widespread participation that he believes will pressurize Netanyahu’s administration.