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New MK Sets Up Protest Tent Outside Knesset Demanding Unity Government
Freshman MK Elisha Madan, who lost his legs in Gaza combat, established a protest tent outside the Knesset in Jerusalem, demanding a broad unity government. He intends to stay day and night, calling for national unity to be reflected in parliament.
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What happened
- 01MK Elisha Madan launched a protest tent outside the Knesset demanding a unity government.
- 02Madan lost both legs in combat in Gaza and intends to remain in the tent day and night.
- 03His protest aims to bring the spirit of national unity seen during the war into parliament.
- 04Dozens of citizens and MK Itamar Eitam have joined Madan's protest.
- 05The protest occurs amid ongoing negotiations for a new government, reportedly with PM Netanyahu's support.
His protest coincides with government formation talks, with reports suggesting Prime Minister Netanyahu supports his initiative. Madan's move follows a recent, widely applauded moment at his Knesset swearing-in ceremony.
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