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War Amputee Elisha Medan Sworn Into Knesset, Receives Standing Ovation
New Likud lawmaker Elisha Medan, who lost both legs in Gaza combat, was sworn into the Knesset on Tuesday and received a standing ovation. Medan, a father of six and former IDF reservist, was injured in November 2023. He has become a symbol of rehabilitation and national unity, advocating for a broad unity government.
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- 01New Likud lawmaker Elisha Medan, an amputee from Gaza combat, was sworn into the Knesset on Tuesday.
- 02Medan received a standing ovation from all Knesset members during the ceremony.
- 03He was severely wounded and lost both legs during an operation in Gaza on November 10, 2023.
- 04Medan advocates for a broad national unity government and has been placed on the Likud party list.
- 05He is the son of Rabbi Yaakov Medan and father of six children.
Netanyahu placed him on the Likud list, enabling his entry into parliament.
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