Almog Cohen Skips Likud Primaries Amid Speculation of Netanyahu-Backed Slot or New Party Run
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Deputy Minister Almog Cohen did not register for the Likud primaries, raising speculation that Netanyahu promised him a reserved spot or that he plans to run with Moshe Feiglin's Zehut party.
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- Almog Cohen did not submit candidacy for Likud primaries before the deadline.
- Speculation arises that Netanyahu promised Cohen a reserved slot on the Likud list.
- Likud approved a framework granting Netanyahu eight reserved spots in the primaries.
- Cohen is reportedly negotiating to join Moshe Feiglin's Zehut party in a high position.
- Cohen and Feiglin recently met with senior party members and Cohen's chief of staff.
- Cohen may run separately if he does not receive a Likud reserved slot.
Deputy Minister Almog Cohen did not submit his candidacy for the Likud party primaries before the deadline, contradicting earlier rumors that he intended to run. This development has fueled speculation that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may have promised Cohen a reserved spot on the party list, eliminating the need for him to compete in the primaries. The Likud Constitution Committee recently approved a framework granting Netanyahu eight reserved slots, supporting the possibility of such an arrangement with Cohen.
Alternatively, Cohen is reportedly exploring other political options, including joining the party "Zehut," led by former Knesset member Moshe Feiglin. According to political desk chief Mati Tuchfeld, Cohen and Feiglin recently met in Kfar Saba along with senior members of Feiglin's party and Cohen's chief of staff. The discussions reportedly focused on Cohen potentially joining Zehut in a high position on their Knesset list.
Cohen's decision not to run in the Likud primaries and his ongoing negotiations with Feiglin suggest he may pursue a separate electoral path in the upcoming elections. The situation remains fluid as Cohen weighs his options between a secured Likud slot or a leadership role in a different party.
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