Leaders of the Ethiopian Israeli community issued a harsh ultimatum to Prime Minister Netanyahu, demanding that MK Tsaga Melaku retain her spot on the Likud list for the upcoming elections. The community stated it is "not in anyone's pocket."
The ultimatum, reported by Israeli media, comes amid internal Likud negotiations over the party's Knesset list. The Ethiopian Israeli community, which has recently asserted its political influence, is demanding that MK Tsaga Melaku—the only Ethiopian-Israeli Likud MK—be guaranteed a realistic slot. The community's statement, quoted as 'the community is not in anyone's pocket,' signals a firm stance against potential political maneuvering. The prime minister's office has not yet responded publicly.
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