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.

� 27 women MKs (22.5%)

� 39 frum MKs (19 chareidi/20 dati leumi) (39%)

� 11 settlers (living over the Green Line) (9.1%)

� 14 [former] journalists (11.6%)

� 6 retired IDF major-generals (4.1%) (including two former chiefs of staff)

� Young � The age of the youngest MK is 27-years-old.

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