Deputy Minister Almog Cohen Thanks God Live on Channel 14 After Likud Primary Win
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Deputy Minister Almog Cohen, after winning 14th place in the Likud primaries, thanked God live on Channel 14 and honored friends who died in the October 7 battles in Ofakim, sharing a personal story about their sacrifice and his survival.
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- Almog Cohen won 14th place in the Likud primaries and joined the party officially.
- He thanked God live on Channel 14 by reciting "Mizmor Letoda."
- Cohen dedicated his thanks to friends who died in the October 7 battles in Ofakim.
- He shared a story of a friend who fought wearing only boxer shorts, flip-flops, and a tank top.
- Cohen credited his survival to the sacrifices of his fallen comrades.
- His remarks highlight the personal toll of the recent conflict on Israeli leaders.
Deputy Minister Almog Cohen, who secured the 14th spot in the Likud party primaries, publicly expressed his gratitude to God during a live broadcast on Channel 14. Speaking from the "Open Studio," Cohen recited "Mizmor Letoda" (Psalm of Thanks) to mark his official entry into the party's ranks.
During his remarks, Cohen dedicated the moment to his friends who fell in the battles on October 7 in the city of Ofakim. He shared that he had recently spoken with their families and honored their memory, calling them heroes whose spirit remains with them. Cohen recounted a poignant story about one of his friends who went into battle on that day wearing only boxer shorts, flip-flops, and a tank top.
He emphasized that he feels his survival was due to the sacrifices of these comrades, saying, "Thanks to my friends, thank God I even came out of there alive." Cohen's comments come amid the ongoing preparations for the 2026 elections and reflect the deep personal impact of the recent conflict on Israeli politicians and citizens alike.
