“But I Won’t Tell You”: Tense Clash Between Israeli Minister Golan and Piers Morgan
In a heated interview, Israeli Minister May Golan refuses to disclose the number of terrorists killed in Gaza and dodges questions about civilian casualties—drawing sharp criticism from British journalist Piers Morgan
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British journalist Piers Morgan confronted Israeli Minister May Golan on his show this week, pressing her for transparency regarding the war in Gaza.
When asked how many Hamas operatives had been eliminated since the October 7 massacre, Golan hesitated, replying: “I know the number, but I won’t tell you. I also know there are more left.” Morgan, visibly frustrated, pressed further: “So you know how many militants have been killed but you don’t know how many civilians?” Golan admitted: “I don’t know the number of civilians killed. We don’t target civilians. We have a list of terrorists.”
The interview took a sharper turn when Morgan questioned Israel’s refusal to allow foreign journalists into the Gaza Strip. “If you have nothing to hide, why are reporters not allowed into the war zone?” he asked. Golan responded curtly: “When the war is over, you’ll know everything.”
Morgan, once a vocal supporter of Israel after October 7, has become increasingly critical of the IDF’s conduct in Gaza, referring to some of its operations as “massacres.” He has also slammed what he describes as a lack of a coherent post-war plan and has called Prime Minister Netanyahu’s leadership “out of control.”
This is not the first time Morgan has clashed with Israeli officials. Just last week, he confronted Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli after Chikli accused him of blatant antisemitism. In that interview, Morgan repeatedly asked, “When have I ever been antisemitic?” only to be met with deflection and non-answers.
Chikli further accused Morgan of “platforming conspiracy theorists and Holocaust deniers,” while Morgan shot back: “So now I’m antisemitic just because I’m asking tough questions about Gaza?”
In the same interview, Morgan cited controversial statements by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, including calls to restrict humanitarian aid and to “empty Gaza of Palestinians,” which Morgan labeled as potential war crimes.
While Golan’s interview was meant to defend Israel’s position on the international stage, it may have backfired. Social media exploded with mixed reactions—some praising her resolve, others accusing her of evasiveness and reinforcing distrust in Israel’s official narrative.
As the war in Gaza continues and pressure mounts from allies and critics alike, Israel faces a complex communications challenge: how to maintain credibility in the face of mounting scrutiny without conceding strategic or political ground.