May Golan

May Golan's mother completes interrogation process after returning to Lahav 433

Golan’s mother is allegedly connected to the current investigation into fund deviations towards the Haeer Haivrit (The Hebrew City). Her daughter, May Golan, initially smuggled her out on Thursday.

Minister May Golan seen in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, January 8, 2024
 MK May Golan visits at MK Itamar Ben-Gvir's makeshift office in the east Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah, February 14, 2022.

May Golan storms Lahav 433, takes off with her mother during interrogation

Minister May Golan seen in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, January 8, 2024

Jobs for friends, missing funds: Police arrest lawyer, probe May Golan’s ministry, office

Israeli right-wing activists take part in a rally organized by settlers groups to promote Israel's resettling in Gaza, on the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border, near the border, July 30, 2025.

Ministers, MKs, settler organization demand tour of northern Gaza to explore settlement


Golan slams UN for ignoring Hamas's sexual violence against Israeli women

Golan's remarks came at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women which was chaired by UN Women.

 Minister May Golan at the United  Nations. March 11, 2025.

Minister May Golan used state funds to finance fictitious jobs for friends, TV report finds

According to the investigation, Golan used funding earmarked for “connection with voters,” to pay legal fees to a lawyer for preparing lawsuits that were not filed.

 SOCIAL EQUALITY and Women’s Advancement Minister May Golan attends a meeting of the Knesset plenum earlier this year. Recently, she delivered an address in which she sought to defend Michael Ben-Ari, an avowed Meir Kahane supporter who was disqualified from running for the Knesset.

Grapevine June 26, 2024: Lessons not learned

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 NECHAMA RONEN and United Airlines Station Manager in Israel, Nicholas Kummerle.

Netanyahu selects Likud minister Ofir Akunis for Israel’s top diplomatic post in NYC

Akunis is a longtime member of Likud, a former Netanyahu spokesperson, and has served as a minister under several Israeli coalitions since 2015.

 Innovation, Science and Technology Minister Ofir Akunis (right) joins Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in tasting 3D-printed fish at Steakholder Foods on April 19.

Israeli ministers bash one another as cabinet meeting descends into chaos

A bitter conflict unfolded between Golan and Diaspora Affairs Ministers Amichai Chikli, primarily revolving around the transfer of the department for socio-economic development in Bedouin society.

 MK May Golan visits at MK Itamar Ben-Gvir's makeshift office in the east Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah, February 14, 2022.

Minister May Golan to global women's organizations: 'Raise your voice against the crimes of Hamas'

The letter demanded an unequivocal stop to being silent and to raise a clear and resounding voice against the crimes of Hamas that were committed on October 7.

 MK May Golan visits at MK Itamar Ben-Gvir's makeshift office in the east Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah, February 14, 2022.

Video shows Israeli minister, protestors clash at Ben-Gurion Airport

Minister May Golan was seen on video arguing with protesters at the airport. Later, she claimed she was protecting her 76-year-old mother from violent attacks.

 Israeli lawmaker May Golan is taken out during a plenum session in the assembly hall of the Israeli parliament, on July 12, 2021.

Knesset bill to dismantle authority responsible for gender equality passes preliminary reading

The bill was introduced by MK Limor Son Har-Melech (Otzma Yehudit), who is confident that the bill "will allow equal opportunities for all women in Israel."

 Women hold signs as they protest for women equality, in Tel Aviv on August 23, 2022.

Israel needs more women in government posts - editorial

While Israel’s friends and allies abroad will enjoy the service of a gender-equal crop of senior Israeli officials, Israel’s citizens at home have not been as fortunate.

 MK May Golan visits at MK Itamar Ben-Gvir's makeshift office in the east Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah, February 14, 2022.

Ben-Gvir, Golan: Israel is making diplomatic gaffes - editorial

Israel already has enough substantive issues causing friction with both the EU and the US. It need not add to them by taking unnecessarily provocative steps.

 RELIGIOUS ZIONIST Party MK Itamar Ben-Gvir (right) is joined by Likud MK May Golan at his makeshift office in Sheikh Jarrah last week.

May Golan appointed Israel's women's advancement minister

The new minister called out members of the opposition for voting against it, accusing them of having biased views and not caring about the safety of women.

 MK May Golan visits at MK Itamar Ben-Gvir's makeshift office in the east Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah, February 14, 2022.