Israeli-American, Orthodox IDF veteran to seek George Santos's seat in Congress

Philip, 44, served as a paratrooper in the IDF, just a few years after immigrating to Israel from Ethiopia at age 12 as part of Operation Solomon.

Recently elected politician, Mazi Melesa Pilip.

Recently elected politician, Mazi Melesa Pilip.

(photo credit: COURTESY / OFFICE OF MAZI MELESA PILIP)

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

DECEMBER 14, 2023 21:48

RECOMMENDED STORIES

The entrance to the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, April 20, 2020

Iran missiles severely damage Weizmann Institute labs, 'irreplaceable' samples destroyed

JUNE 17, 2025

US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (not pictured) speak to the media, at the G7 summit, in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, June 16, 2025

Trump leans toward Iran strikes after Huckabee’s divine exhortation

JUNE 17, 2025

A fighter jet fly during a military exercise called Fidayeen of Hareem Velayat in Isfahan, Iran, in this picture obtained on July 24, 2023.

IDF drone destroys Iranian F-14 fighter jets in Tehran airbase just before taking off

JUNE 16, 2025

A handout satellite image shows a general view of the Natanz nuclear facility after a fire, in Natanz, Iran July 8, 2020

Israel's plan to strike Fordow nuclear facility ready if order is given - IDF

JUNE 17, 2025

Hot Opinion

Trump must help Israel finish the job to dismantle Khamenei’s regime

ByJPOST EDITORIAL

Douglas Altabef

It takes an enemy: External threats are what bring the Jewish people together

ByDOUGLAS ALTABEF

Operation Rising Lion's true goal: Ending Iran's nuclear ambitions, not regime

After the strike: Israel's opportunity for a diplomatic breakthrough with Iran