New MK Sworn In Carrying Photo of Son Killed on Oct. 7
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
Incoming MK Shira Shapira was sworn into the Knesset on Tuesday, carrying a photo of her son Aner, who was killed on October 7. She stated she is in the Knesset "on his behalf" to promote his ideas of unity and resilience. Shapira plans to focus on growing through trauma and advocating for young people. She visited her son's grave before the ceremony and called for cooperation across Israeli society.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Incoming MK Shira Shapira was sworn into the Knesset carrying a photo of her son Aner, killed on Oct. 7.
- Shapira stated she is in the Knesset "on his behalf" to promote his ideas.
- Her son Aner died throwing back grenades at Hamas terrorists in a shelter.
- Shapira plans to focus on growing through trauma and advocating for youth.
- She visited her son's grave on Mount Herzl before the swearing-in ceremony.
- Shapira called for unity and cooperation across Israeli society and politics.
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