Osher Shekalim | |
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| Faction represented in the Knesset | |
| 2023– | Likud |
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| Born | 4 July 1974 Holon, Israel |
Osher Shekalim (born 4 July 1974) [1] is an Israeli politician currently serving as a Member of the Knesset for Likud.
Osher Shekalim | |
|---|---|
| | |
| Faction represented in the Knesset | |
| 2023– | Likud |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 July 1974 Holon, Israel |
Osher Shekalim (born 4 July 1974) [1] is an Israeli politician currently serving as a Member of the Knesset for Likud.
Shekalim was born to Iranian-born parents. He has a master's degree in political communication and a bachelor's degree in political science and sociology, both from Bar-Ilan University. [2] Shekalim ran in Likud primaries ahead of the 2022 Israeli legislative election, competing for the 38th spot on the party's list, reserved for residents of the Tel Aviv area. Shekalim defeated Dor Harlap, [3] a former advisor to Yoav Kisch. [4]
Shekalim was not elected as Likud won 32 seats, but entered the Knesset on 15 February 2023 as a replacement for Eli Cohen, who resigned under the Norwegian Law. [5] [1]
Shekalim resides in Holon. He is married and has four children. [2]
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