Yair Golan, chairman of the Democrats, has strongly criticized Defense Minister Israel Katz's plan to close Army Radio. Golan argues that while he once supported the idea of reallocating public broadcasting funds, the current government's move is not about efficiency but rather an assault on democratic institutions and free media. He accuses the Netanyahu government of escalating its efforts to undermine democracy, framing the closure as part of a broader attack on the media. Golan calls on the public to defend Israeli democracy and ensure the continued existence of a free press.