Pilip loses special election for former George Santos congressional seat in NY The Republican, a former IDF soldier who is an Ethiopian-born Israeli-American, lost by about eight points to Tom Suozzi. Mike Wagenheim Feb. 14, 2024
Son’s request for Star of David necklace a ‘changing moment’ for Mazi Pilip The Israeli-American has a strong showing in the polls in a congressional special election for the seat formerly held by George Santos. Mike Wagenheim Jan. 22, 2024
To replace Santos, NY GOP taps Ethiopian-born, Orthodox IDF veteran Mazi Melesa Pilip is a “remarkable candidate,” said Matt Brooks, CEO of the Republican Jewish Coalition, in an endorsement. Andrew Bernard Dec. 14, 2023
