Israel Katz Instructs IDF Not to Summon Yair Golan to Reserve Duty

Israeli defence minister bans leftist ex-general from army bases, wearing military uniform after anti-war criticism

JERUSALEM, May 24 — Israel’s minister of defence said yesterday that he would seek to bar left-wing politician Yair Golan from reserve duty and forbid him from wearing a military uniform or entering army bases following anti-war remarks that sparked an uproar. Government officials and opposition leaders were united in their condemnation of Golan — a former major general — after he said in a radio interview this week that “a sane country... does …

Defense Minister: Yair Golan barred from serving in reserves, IDF bases

Minister Israel Katz instructs IDF not to call up Democrat Party Chairman after Golan accused IDF soldiers of being baby killers.

Israel Katz instructs IDF not to summon Yair Golan to reserve duty

During Golan's military service, he served as the IDF deputy chief of staff, Home Front Command, and Northern Command head.

Middle East Summary, May 23, 2025. Israel orders the army to stop calling Yair Golan at the reserve service and forbid him the right to wear the uniform after harsh criticism of the genocide in Gaza. Through a statement issued on Friday, Israel’s military minister, Yisrael Katz, has [...] The Palestinian entrance. “Israel” drives Yair Golan out of the army for criticizing genocide in Gaza / 60 martyrs and 185 wounded in 24 hours by Israeli offen…

Katz orders Yair Golan to be banned from wearing uniform and entering IDF bases • Strongly attacks the res. major's words that caused a stir: "They will be used by our enemies to persecute our soldiers around the world" • Expresses support for a law that would allow revocation of ranks from reserve officers due to extremist statements

The Defense Minister announced that he decided not to call up Yair Golan for reserve service and also banned him from entering IDF bases. This is in light of the chairman's statements regarding the murder of children in Gaza. "Golan's harsh words will be used by Israel's enemies to continue persecuting IDF soldiers." Golan: "I will do everything for Israel's security"