Osher Shekalim
Faction represented in the Knesset
2023–Likud
Personal details
Born (1974-07-04) 4 July 1974 (age 49)
Holon, Israel

Osher Shekalim (born 4 July 1974)[1] is an Israeli politician currently serving as a Member of the Knesset for Likud.

Biography

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]

Personal life

Shekalim resides in Holon. He is married and has four children.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "חבר הכנסת אושר שקלים". Knesset (in Hebrew). Retrieved 16 February 2023.
  2. ^ a b Barsky, Anna (28 July 2022). "הכר את המועמד: אושר שקלים הוא האיש הפשוט שבא לעזור". Maariv (in Hebrew). Archived from the original on 14 August 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
  3. ^ Azulay, Moran (11 August 2022). "ביסמוט, הסנגורית שייצגה חשודים באונס והאחים של: הפנים החדשות בליכוד". Ynet (in Hebrew). Archived from the original on 23 August 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
  4. ^ "הכירו את המועמד: דור חרלפ - "תמיד אדאג להיות זמין ונגיש"". Arutz Sheva (in Hebrew). 9 August 2022. Archived from the original on 21 August 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
  5. ^ Katz, Itzla (13 February 2023). "החוק הנורבגי: קטי שטרית חוזרת לכנסת". כיכר השבת (in Hebrew). Archived from the original on 16 February 2023. Retrieved 16 February 2023.

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