May Golan

'Hamas is Hitler': Israeli ministers, US officials clash during gov't meeting to approve Gaza deal

Social Equality and Advancement of Women Minister May Golan also addressed Kushner at the meeting, saying that though Israel wants peace, there is no one on the "other side" who wants it as well.

 (L-R) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff.
 Minister May Golan at the United  Nations. March 11, 2025.

Likud MK May Golan to be questioned on suspicion of aggravated bribery charges – N12

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

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

 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


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

The probe focuses on suspicions that ministry employees and outside individuals were involved in obtaining financial benefits through deception.

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

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

Among the signatories calling for Defense Minister Israel Katz to facilitate a tour of north Gaza were six government ministers, including Itamar Ben-Gvir, Shlomo Karhi, and Amichai Eliyahu.

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.

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

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 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.