Likud MK Tsega Melaku Withdraws From Primaries Amid Ethiopian Community Representation Concerns
How 10 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Now 14 · 1 day ago
What happened
Likud MK Tsega Melaku announced she will not run in the party's upcoming primaries after being denied a reserved spot, causing disappointment among Ethiopian-Israeli leaders. Despite appeals to Netanyahu, Melaku withdrew, while senior Likud figures unsuccessfully courted Ethiopian MK Pnina Tamano-Shata to switch parties. Melaku's exit may impact Ethiopian community voting patterns ahead of a competitive Likud primary with limited realistic list positions.
- 01Likud MK Tsega Melaku withdraws from primaries after no reserved spot granted.
- 02Ethiopian community leaders urged Netanyahu to secure Melaku's place but were ignored.
- 03Senior Likud figures approached Pnina Tamano-Shata to join Likud; she declined.
- 04Melaku cited blocked immigrant slots and lack of political chances as reasons to quit.
- 05Ethiopian-Israelis constitute 1.8% of population, with estimated two Knesset seats potential.
- 06Upcoming Likud primaries have fewer realistic list spots, risking veteran MKs' positions.
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