Likud candidate Shai Kelach to Yisrael Beytenu candidate: 'I don't think a pilot has an advantage'

Shai Kelach, a Likud candidate and pilot, responded to Yisrael Beytenu candidate Midan Bar, also a pilot, stating that while both completed the IDF flight course, he does not believe a pilot's background provides an advantage. The remarks were reported Saturday evening.

Shai Kelach, a Likud candidate and pilot, addressed Yisrael Beytenu candidate Midan Bar, also a pilot, in a statement Saturday evening. Kelach said that both stood on the parade ground at the end of the IDF flight course, but he does not think being a pilot gives an advantage.

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