Major General Yair Golan rushes to the site of a deadly attack by Hamas gunmen, where he rescues survivors from a massacre scene. As calls for national elections grow amid ceasefire negotiations with Hamas, Golan, now a leader of “The Democrats” party, reflects on his military experience and the ongoing conflict.
With five sons in the military, Golan praises the military’s actions in reducing Hamas to guerrilla actions but emphasizes the need for continued security control in Gaza. Golan’s party differs from Prime Minister Netanyahu on the role of the Palestinian Authority in governing Gaza post-war.
Golan advocates for creating islands of security supported by regional alliances within Gaza to provide an alternative to Hamas. As the conflict continues, Golan’s vision for a stable future in Gaza contrasts with Netanyahu’s approach.
With the Meretz-Labor union gaining influence, the future of Israeli politics and the ongoing conflict with Hamas remains uncertain. Golan’s unique perspective and approach to the situation in Gaza stand out in the political landscape of Israel.
(Reporting by Emily Rose; Editing by Peter Graff)
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