Newly elected Isreali Lawmaker kisses his mother's feet as a gesture of appreciation


A newly elected Israeli lawmaker Gadi Yevarkan kissed his mother 's feet to show appreciation that she showed upon taking the oath of office as a member of the 21st Knesset(Assembly). He then hugged his mother afterwards.

Here is what he wrote on his official Facebook page:

"Iswore allegiance today to the state of Israel, as a Knesset member and to serve the people of Israel faithfully."

He also added:

"I was moved today to see my mother at the Knesset and for me it's a coming full circle."

"Words can't describe her nobility. The least I could do was to kiss her feet and bless her: Happy holiday, Mom."

His party, Blue and White is a newly formed, it was created earlier this year with the aim of defeating the incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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