Netanyahu ‘proud’ to welcome first openly gay Likud MK

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu personally welcomed MK Amir Ohana, the first gay lawmaker from the Likud, as he was sworn in to the Knesset Monday.

When new MKs are sworn in, another lawmaker usually welcomes him or her, but it is rare for the prime minister to do so.

“I am happy to accept him in our ranks,” Netanyahu said. “Ohana has a rich past in defence and is the head of the Likud Pride Group.”

“I accept him with appreciation and pride,” he added.

Netanyahu described Ohana as pleasant to speak to, but firm in his political stances, and predicted he will be an excellent MK.

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