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Newly Sworn-In Knesset Member Who Lost Legs in War Receives Standing Ovation

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Elisha Mardan, a new Likud Member of Knesset who lost both legs in the war, received a standing ovation during his swearing-in ceremony. The Knesset plenum applauded his oath of allegiance to the 26th Knesset.

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  • Knesset Member Elisha Mardan, who lost both legs in the war, was sworn in.
  • Mardan received a standing ovation from the entire plenum during the ceremony.
  • He is a member of the Likud party.
  • The event took place during the swearing-in of the 26th Knesset.

The plenum erupted in applause as Elisha Mardan, a new Member of Knesset from the Likud party, took his oath of allegiance. Mardan was severely wounded during the war, losing both his legs.

The standing ovation occurred during the swearing-in ceremony for the 26th Knesset, acknowledging Mardan's resilience and return to public service despite his injuries.

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