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New MK on Prosthetics Receives Rare Bipartisan Ovation
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Newly elected Israeli MK Elisha Medan, who lost both legs in the war, received a standing ovation from across the political spectrum as he took his oath of office on prosthetic legs. President Isaac Herzog and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana both appealed for national unity among Zionist parties, urging cooperation to address threats and avoid further elections. The lawmakers were called upon to prioritize Israel's existence and work together for the nation's security and peace.
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- Newly elected MK Elisha Medan, who lost both legs in the war, received a standing ovation on prosthetic legs during his Knesset oath.
- President Isaac Herzog urged lawmakers to unite, seek compromise, and avoid triggering another election.
- Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana called for unity among Zionist parties to confront threats from Iran and Hamas.
- Ohana stressed the need to destroy terrorist organizations and cautioned against cooperating with those spreading libels.
- Both Herzog and Ohana emphasized the importance of national unity for Israel's security and continued existence.
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