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Matan Kahana
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Matan Kahana is an Israeli politician and a former officer in the Israel Defense Forces with the rank of colonel. During his military career, he served in Sayeret Matkal, worked as a fighter pilot, and commanded an F-16 squadron. After entering politics in 2018, he was elected to the Knesset and served as the Minister of Religious Services. He later represented the National Unity alliance before resigning his seat to join Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party.
In the news: Nominated by a coalition of 67 lawmakers to replace Amir Ohana as Speaker of the Knesset.
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