Deputy Minister Almog Cohen Thanks Likud Voters After Primaries, Vows to Fight Hamas-Backed Government
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Deputy Minister Almog Cohen, elected 14th on Likud's list, thanked voters and security forces in a Channel 14 interview and pledged to oppose a Hamas-backed government. He also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Netanyahu for his support.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Almog Cohen secured 14th place on Likud's party list in recent primaries.
- He thanked Likud voters and Israeli security forces for their support.
- Cohen ran a minimal three-day campaign without typical promotional materials.
- He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Netanyahu for his trust and backing.
- Cohen vowed to prevent a government aligned with Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood.
Deputy Minister Almog Cohen, recently elected to the 14th spot on the Likud party list, opened his interview on Channel 14 by reciting "Mizmor Letoda" (Psalm of Thanks). On Tuesday afternoon, Cohen expressed his gratitude to the Likud members who voted for him, describing himself as overwhelmed by their support. He thanked the IDF soldiers and security forces for enabling Israel's democracy, calling the primary election a celebration of ideological voters' strong backing.
Cohen reflected on his brief three-day campaign, which lacked traditional elements like stickers, signs, or a campaign headquarters, yet still earned him valuable trust from party members. He pledged to serve the public with humility and dedication. Cohen also thanked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his confidence and foresight, noting Netanyahu's support despite opposition within the party.
Recalling a painful event from the past, Cohen emphasized his role as a public servant guided by faith and the support of the Israeli people. He concluded by setting his next goal: preventing the formation of a government aligned with the Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas. Cohen affirmed his commitment to continue working toward this objective.
