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Incoming Knesset Member to Stand for Oath Despite Severe Injury

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Incoming Knesset Member to Stand for Oath Despite Severe Injury

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Incoming Knesset Member Elisha Mardan announced he will stand for his oath of allegiance despite a severe combat injury sustained three years ago. Mardan, representing the Likud party, made the declaration on social media, citing his determination to stand despite pain and ongoing medical issues. He also advocated for a broad unity government, criticizing reliance on certain political factions.

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  • Incoming Knesset Member Elisha Mardan will stand for his oath of allegiance despite a severe combat injury.
  • Mardan sustained his injury three years ago and made the announcement on social media.
  • He cited pain and ongoing medical issues as challenges he will overcome.
  • Mardan called for a broad unity government for Israel.
  • He criticized reliance on the Islamic Movement and Muslim Brotherhood.

Incoming Knesset Member Elisha Mardan of the Likud party announced Tuesday that he will stand for his oath of allegiance in the Knesset, three years to the day after sustaining a severe injury in combat. Despite his ongoing medical condition, Mardan stated in his first social media post that he would stand "despite the pain, the continuous bleeding, and the medical condition that is still unclear." Mardan also called for the formation of a broad unity government, asserting, "This is the time for a government that unites the parts of the nation, and not for a government that relies on the Islamic Movement and the Muslim Brotherhood."

HamalCentre · Tel Aviv

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