Join our Community
Support ToI and remove all ads
Learn more
×

May Golan

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu casts his vote during the elections for the Likud Central Committee, at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem, November 25, 2025 (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
June 29, 2026, 2:17 pm
Likud postpones primaries to August 4 as Netanyahu fights for control of party slate
PM is reportedly seeking to choose 11 of the top 40 names on the Likud list in order to consolidate his power, broaden party’s appeal as Eisenkot rises in polls
By Ariela Karmel
Social Equality Minister May Golan speaks in the plenum of the Knesset in Jerusalem on May 20, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 10, 2026, 4:47 pm
Police recommend Minister Golan stand trial over job-fixing allegations
Likud minister accused of creating fictitious jobs for associates and paying them for zero work
By Charlie Summers
Then-PMO director Yossi Shelley (L) with Drorit Steinmetz in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, on February 22, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 31, 2026, 6:51 pm
AG opposes extending PMO acting director’s tenure because she’s caught up in a graft probe
Baharav-Miara tells High Court of ‘considerable difficulty’ retaining Netanyahu pick Drorit Steinmetz, since she’s a suspect in corruption investigation involving Minister May Golan
By Jeremy Sharon
Social Equality Minister May Golan speaks in the plenum of the Knesset in Jerusalem on May 20, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 21, 2026, 9:22 pm
Ambassador to US slams minister’s ‘disgusting’ remark that Reform rabbi marries dogs
Yechiel Leiter’s condemnation of May Golan’s attack on MK Gilad Kariv comes as over 500 Jewish leaders demand envoy himself apologize for calling J Street a ‘cancer’ in Jewish community
By Jacob Magid, ToI Staff and JTA
May Golan, minister for Social Equality and the Advancement of the Status of Women, in the Knesset in Jerusalem, November 26, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 3, 2025, 3:40 pm
Social equality minister roundly panned for plan to divert Arab economic development funds
May Golan says $1 billion will be used to fight crime wave, but reps from 7 government offices tell Knesset panel the minister is coopting cash meant to fix root cause of problems
By Ariela Karmel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, November 16, 2025. (Screenshot/GPO)
November 16, 2025, 4:03 pm
Netanyahu accuses ministers of electioneering; briefly bars 4 tardy ministers from meeting
In apparent swipe at Defense Minister Katz, PM blasts ‘barrage’ of campaigning ahead of elections, set to be held by no later than October 2026
By Lazar Berman
Then-Herzliya city council candidate Rafi Chaim-Kedoshim speaks at a September 2023 campaign event in the city as ministers, including Galit Distel Atbaryan (left) look on. (Screenshot used in accordance with clause 27a of the copyright law)
October 8, 2025, 5:50 pm
Cabinet ministers to celebrate Sukkot with convicted criminal turned party activist
Senior Likud members set to attend festive event sponsored by party activist Rafi Chaim-Kedoshim, who has been convicted for acts of violence, kidnapping and extortion
By Sam Sokol
Social Equality Minister May Golan is seen outside a court hearing at the Rishon Lezion Magistrate's Court, September 15, 2025. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
September 29, 2025, 6:50 pm
Police officer questioned for alleged involvement in May Golan corruption case
Officer said to be relative of key suspect in alleged financial crimes surrounding social equality minister, whose top aide is reportedly to be indicted in separate drug case
By Jeremy Sharon and ToI Staff
Social Equality Minister May Golan seen outside a court hearing at the Rishon Lezion Magistrate's Court on September 15, 2025. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
September 20, 2025, 7:50 pm
Police now suspect embattled minister Golan of accepting bribes — reports
Social equality minister was already suspected of fraud and breach of trust, but evidence against her is said to give rise to new potential charges
By ToI Staff
Social Equality Minister May Golan at a court hearing at the Rishon Lezion Magistrate's Court on September 15, 2025. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
September 18, 2025, 7:26 pm
Minister at center of graft probe said to spirit mom out of police station during grilling
Social Equality Minister May Golan, who has refused to submit to police questioning, claims she took her mother home from the station due to her poor health
By ToI Staff
Social Equality Minister May Golan (L) seen outside a court hearing at the Rishon Lezion Magistrate's Court on September 15, 2025. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90); Ehud Gabay, an attorney who is a suspect in a fraud probe of Golan, in an advertisement for his law firm uploaded on March 28, 2022. (Screenshot/YouTube)
September 17, 2025, 5:42 pm
Confidant said to back out of signing state witness deal against Likud minister
Ehud Gabay, attorney and ex-adviser to Social Equality Minister May Golan, was reportedly close to inking agreement with prosecutors before reneging
By Charlie Summers and ToI Staff
Social Equality Minister May Golan seen outside a court hearing at the Rishon Lezion Magistrate's Court on September 15, 2025. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
September 15, 2025, 9:58 pm
Minister dodges interrogation, attends ex-adviser’s hearing to demand his release
May Golan refuses to show up for questioning unless police free her associate Ehud Gabbai, arrested on fraud suspicions; judge discharges him to house arrest
By Charlie Summers
Social Equality Minister May Golan at the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, January 8, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
September 15, 2025, 12:47 pm
Lawyer tied to Likud minister’s alleged financial crimes arrested in sweeping raid
Police search Social Equality Ministry offices, detain associates of Minister May Golan suspected of fraud, misusing taxpayer funds; officers find marijuana farm in home of adviser
By Charlie Summers
Israeli right-wing protesters gather on a hill overlooking the Gaza Strip near the border fence on July 30, 2025, during a rally to mark 20 years since Israel's withdrawal from Gaza (Menahem KAHANA / AFP)
July 30, 2025, 8:48 pm
22 ministers and lawmakers demand settlement group be allowed to tour northern Gaza
Itamar Ben Gvir, Miki Zohar, Shlomo Karhi and May Golan all interested in taking part in mission to scout out locations for new settlements in ‘living heart of the Land of Israel’
By Sam Sokol
View of the Arab-Israeli town of Umm al-Fahm on February 13, 2025. (Yossi Aloni/FLASH90)
April 28, 2025, 12:59 pm
Arab leaders decry Likud minister’s refusal to fund major community development plan
Social Justice Minister May Golan diverts millions earmarked to boost socioeconomic status and reduce crime in Arab communities, in latest move that critics say undermines five-year plan
By Charlie Summers
Load More
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Paying ToI Community members are invited to comment on articles
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By joining you agree to the terms and conditions
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Only ToI Community members can comment below articles
Forgot your password? / Send me a login link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.
Back to top
Never miss breaking news on Israel
Get notifications to stay updated
You're subscribed
image
Register for free
and continue reading
Registering allows you to manage your newsletters and alerts and helps us improve your experience. It takes just a few seconds.
Already registered? Enter your email to sign in.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By registering you agree to the terms and conditions. Once registered, you’ll receive our Daily Edition email for free.
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Register
I forgot my password / Send me a sign in link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.