Major General Golan concluded his service in the Israel Defense Forces as the Deputy Chief of The General Staff, a position he held from 2014-2017.During his military career he held several key positions including Commander of the Nahal Brigade, Com…

Major General Golan concluded his service in the Israel Defense Forces as the Deputy Chief of The General Staff, a position he held from 2014-2017.

During his military career he held several key positions including Commander of the Nahal Brigade, Commander of the 91st Division and Commander of the Judea & Samaria Division.

He also commanded the IDF Home Front Command, which he led during Operation Cast Lead.

In 2011 he assumed command for the IDF Northern Command, a position he held until his service as Deputy Chief Of The General Staff for the IDF.

He entered Israeli politics in 2019 and is a leading figure in the Democratic Union party.