New MK Vows to Stand for Oath Despite Severe Injuries
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Member of Knesset Elisha Mardan, who lost both legs in battle three years ago, will stand for his oath of allegiance during the 26th Knesset swearing-in ceremony. Mardan, a Likud party member, shared his personal story and called for a broad national unity government. His decision to stand despite his injuries is expected to be a significant moment in the ceremony.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- MK Elisha Mardan will stand for his Knesset oath of allegiance despite losing both legs.
- Mardan was severely wounded and lost four comrades in a battle in Gaza three years ago.
- He called for a broad national unity government, opposing reliance on Islamist parties.
- The 26th Knesset swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for later today.
- Mardan is a founder of the Avigail settlement near Hebron.
On the third anniversary of the battle in which he was severely wounded and lost both legs, newly elected Member of Knesset Elisha Mardan (Likud) posted a personal message on social media. Mardan, a founder of the Avigail settlement in Hebron, described his difficult rehabilitation journey and the loss of four comrades in the same operation in Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza.
He declared his intention to stand on his prosthetic legs during his swearing-in ceremony at the Knesset later on Tuesday, despite ongoing pain and medical challenges. "I decided that when I swear allegiance to the Knesset and the people of Israel, I will stand on my own two feet. I will do so despite the pain, the continuous bleeding, and the medical condition that is still unclear," he wrote.
Mardan also used his post to call for a broad national unity government, stating, "This is the time for a government that unites the nation, not a government that relies on the Islamic Movement and the Muslim Brotherhood." This call comes amid ongoing negotiations between the opposition bloc and ultra-Orthodox parties to form an alternative government.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had previously reserved the 11th spot on the Likud list for Mardan for the 26th Knesset. The Likud party highlighted Mardan's story as embodying the spirit of Israeli soldiers and the resilience of Israeli society.
The swearing-in of the 26th Knesset is scheduled for later today, with Mardan's act of standing expected to be a particularly emotional moment, symbolizing his personal triumph over severe injury.
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