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Likud Faces Ethiopian Community Representation Crisis as MK Tsega Melaku Withdraws from Primaries

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Likud Faces Ethiopian Community Representation Crisis as MK Tsega Melaku Withdraws from Primaries
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By כיכר השבת, יוני גבאי

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

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewAug 14, 2026
Likud Faces Ethiopian Community Representation Crisis as MK Tsega Melaku Withdraws from Primaries
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 14, 2026
Likud MK Tsega Melaku Withdraws From Primaries Amid Ethiopian Community Representation Concerns
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 14, 2026
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YnetCenter · HebrewAug 14, 2026
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Now 14Right · HebrewAug 14, 2026
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