Two days before Israel's Knesset elections, singer Eyal Golan posted a lengthy Instagram story Saturday night urging the public to vote, preserve unity, and prioritize the country's security. But between the calls for baseless love and Israel's future, Golan included several statements that may hint at whom he intends to support in the upcoming vote.
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Eyal Golan breaks silence before election
In a lengthy Instagram story posted Saturday night, the popular singer called on Israelis to vote, spoke of security and unity and dropped hints that may reveal which way he's leaning
"As we approach a critical week for Israel's future, go out and vote. Exercise your right to make a difference, because we are the sovereign, and maintain mutual respect and baseless love even when we disagree," Golan wrote at the outset.
He then addressed the war and the security situation, making clear that in his view, Israel must look after itself first. "Before worrying about other nations, we must first worry about ourselves, our security, and our children's future," he wrote, adding that despite the heavy price the war has exacted, Israel must not stop or return to the pre-October 7 conception, but continue until the war's objectives are achieved and the threat is removed.
"Let those with experience continue to lead"
But the sentence that raised the question of whom Golan intends to support came later. "We don't take risks with changes we're not sure about, and we let those with experience continue to lead this critical campaign against our enemies," the singer wrote.
Golan did not mention Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by name, nor the Likud party, but the words can certainly be interpreted as a hint of support for him. The call to avoid changes and leave leadership in the hands of those with experience echoes Netanyahu's messaging, which emphasizes his security experience and the need for continuity precisely in the current period.
The statement about the need to worry first and foremost about Israel, alongside opposition to returning to the pre-October 7 conception, also aligns with messages identified with the right-wing camp.
"We have no reason to apologize for being a Jewish people"
Golan went on to address the state's Jewish identity. "We have no reason to apologize for being a Jewish people in a Jewish state, which is what makes us unique as a nation," he wrote. According to him, there are quite a few things that need fixing in the country, but security, Jewish identity, and national resilience must remain top priorities.
He later expressed frustration with the treatment of soldiers and people who worked for Israeli hasbara, who became targets because of their positions. At the same time, he warned against the possibility that people who do not condemn the abominable murderers might sit in the government.
Alongside all the political messages, Golan also asked to emphasize the importance of unity. "We can't agree on everything, but we must remember that we are one people," he wrote, calling on the public to vote with security, Jewish identity, and everyone's future in mind, and not to be dragged after headlines that encourage division.
