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New MK Vows to Stand for Oath Despite Severe Injuries
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.
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- 01MK Elisha Mardan will stand for his Knesset oath of allegiance despite losing both legs.
- 02Mardan was severely wounded and lost four comrades in a battle in Gaza three years ago.
- 03He called for a broad national unity government, opposing reliance on Islamist parties.
- 04The 26th Knesset swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for later today.
- 05Mardan is a founder of the Avigail settlement near Hebron.
His decision to stand despite his injuries is expected to be a significant moment in the ceremony.
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