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Likud Faces Ethiopian Community Representation Crisis as MK Tsega Melaku Withdraws from Primaries
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First reported by Now 14 · 1 day ago
What happened
MK Tsega Melaku withdrew from the Likud primaries, leaving the Ethiopian community without representation on the Likud list. This raises concerns for Netanyahu and the party about losing Ethiopian votes, while MK Pnina Tamano-Shata remains a key figure for the opposition among Ethiopian Israelis.
- 01MK Tsega Melaku withdraws from Likud primaries, citing unfavorable conditions for incumbents.
- 02Her exit leaves the Ethiopian community without Likud representation, risking loss of about three Knesset seats.
- 03MK Eliyahu Revivo and Moshe Pasal also recently withdrew, increasing party leadership concerns.
- 04Likud fears losing Ethiopian-Israeli votes and may seek to reserve a spot for an Ethiopian representative.
- 05MK Pnina Tamano-Shata, popular among Ethiopian Israelis, declined Likud offers and remains with the opposition.
- 06If Gantz’s party fails to pass the threshold, Ethiopian community may lack any Knesset representation next term.
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Full coverage · 10 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew9 minutes ago
Likud Faces Ethiopian Community Representation Crisis as MK Tsega Melaku Withdraws from Primaries
YnetCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Likud MK Tsega Melaku Withdraws From Primaries Amid Ethiopian Community Representation Concerns
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Likud Candidate Tzaga Malko Withdraws Three Days Before Primaries
Now 14Right · Hebrew3 hours ago
Likud MK Tzaga Malka Withdraws from Party Primaries Over Eligibility Dispute
YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago
Likud Faces Internal Rift as MK Eliyahu Revivo Quits Primaries Citing Netanyahu's Selection System
Channel 13Center · Hebrew1 day ago
Likud MK Eliyahu Revivo Withdraws from Primaries Citing Party's Reservation System
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 day ago
Likud MK Eliyahu Revivo Announces He Will Not Run in Upcoming Primaries
SrugimRight · Hebrew1 day ago
MK Eliyahu Revivo Steps Down From Likud Primaries Amid Diplomatic Appointment Talks
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 day ago
MK Eliyahu Revivo Won't Run in Likud Primaries but Remains in Party
Now 14Right · Hebrew1 day ago
Likud MK Eliyahu Revivo Withdraws from Primaries Citing Party's Election System Challenges
MakoCenter · Hebrew1 day ago
Likud's Eliyahu Revivo Withdraws From Primaries Citing Reserved Slots Barrier
N12Center · Hebrew1 day ago
Likud's Eliyahu Revivo Withdraws from Primaries Citing Reserved Slots Barrier
WallaCenter · Hebrew1 day ago
MK Eliyahu Revivo Announces He Will Not Run in Upcoming Likud Primaries
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