President Isaac Herzog condemned the statements of Democratic Party chairman Yair Golan, saying 'Our daughters and sons are now on the frontlines. They are protecting us – the people, the state. They left their hobbies behind, along with their families, livelihoods and lives. Serious and false defamation of IDF soldiers is a red line.' Earlier, Golan said that 'a sane country does not kill babies as a hobby.' His remarks were condemned by a series of politicians and senior officials.

