More than a quarter of MKs are women: a record since the founding of the state

The 26th Knesset will be sworn in next week: 47 new MKs, 61 continuing, and 12 returning. A record of 33 women (28%) – the highest female representation since the founding of the state. The youngest: Yonatan Shalev (24), the oldest: Haim Katz (79). Base salary: 48,739 NIS.

The 26th Knesset will be sworn in next week. Out of 120 members, 47 will be sworn in for the first time, 61 continue for another term, and 12 return after a break. A record of female representation: 33 women (28%), of whom 7 are in the coalition and 26 in the opposition. Among the prominent new MKs: Sharon Sharabi, Talik Guili, and Tzvi Mor, who came from the struggle to return kidnapped relatives. Also, former senior civil servants joined: Shaul Meridor, Keren Turner, and Liran Avishar Ben-Horin. Among those leaving: Mai Golan, Avi Dichter, Idit Silman, Miki Levy, Benny Gantz, and Moshe Gafni. The average age ranges from 40 to 69; the youngest is Yonatan Shalev (24), the oldest Haim Katz (79). 28 MKs have a bachelor's degree, 56 a master's degree, 11 a doctorate. The base salary is 48,739 NIS per month.