The Paradox of the Likud Primary
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Netanyahu changes Likud rules to let far-right politician run in primary
Deputy Minister Almog Cohen, who has faced investigations and public backlash over alleged assault and social media posts, announced on X that he will take part in the Likud primary
Deputy Minister Almog Cohen announced that he will run in the upcoming Likud primaries and thanked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: "I thank you for the trust and the common path." Cohen addressed the public and said: "Just as I was by your side in good times and bad - so you will be by my side."
Elections 2026 | Cohen, who entered the Knesset on behalf of "Otzma Yehudit", announced in a joint video with the Prime Minister that he will run in the primary elections for the Likud list for the Knesset next week
A day after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved the shortening of his training period, Deputy Minister Almog Cohen of Otzma Yehudit has now officially announced (Wednesday) that he will run in the Likud primaries. "I am grateful for the privilege of continuing to serve you, the citizens of Israel, and to run in the Likud primaries," Cohen said. "I am sure that just as I have been by your side in good times and bad, you will be by my side…
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