There are a number of records being set by the incoming 19th Knesset, including the number of women parliamentarians, the average age, the number of retired IDF major-generals and a bit more. Let’s take a look: · 48 of the 120 MKs are rookies, serving a 1st term in Knesset, representing 40% in 120-seat Knesset. […]
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