The rise of former Israeli military deputy chief of staff retired Maj. Gen. Yair Golan and his party, the Democrats, is seen as a refreshing development in Israeli politics. Golan supports a two-state solution to the conflict with the Palestinians and emphasizes the importance of good borders for long-term security. He is determined to convince the Israeli public that the left understands security and political conditions in the Middle East better than the right. Golan's success would be a triumph for Israelis and Palestinians, but resurrecting the Zionist left will be a challenging task.