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New Knesset Member Elisha Mardan Walks to Podium on Prosthetics

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Hebrew · 1 newsroom

Newly elected Knesset Member Elisha Mardan walked to the podium on his prosthetic legs for the first time. Mardan, who was severely injured during reserve duty, was placed 15th on the Likud list by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. His appearance marks a significant personal achievement as he begins his parliamentary service.

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  • Knesset Member Elisha Mardan walked to the podium on prosthetics for his first plenum appearance.
  • Mardan was severely injured during his reserve military service.
  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu placed Mardan 15th on the Likud party list.
  • Mardan is a newly elected member of the 26th Knesset.

Elisha Mardan, a newly elected Member of Knesset for the Likud party, made his first appearance on the plenum stage, walking to the podium on his prosthetic legs. Mardan was placed in the 15th spot on the Likud list by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the 26th Knesset. He had previously been severely injured during his reserve military service. This marks a significant personal milestone for Mardan, who is now able to fulfill his parliamentary duties despite his injuries.

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