Eli Cohen

MK Avi Maoz Demands Urgent Solution to Repeated Power Outages in Modiin Illit

Thousands in Modiin Illit faced another extended power outage during a heatwave, prompting MK Avi Maoz to demand urgent government action and infrastructure upgrades to prevent re…

Israel and Turkey Face Shared Threat in Syria Amid Rising Military Tensions

Israel's recent airstrikes in Syria expose tensions with Turkey over military presence, with Washington skeptical of Israeli intelligence. Israel fears Turkey's growing influence…

Thousands Join Former Hostages for Special Thanksgiving Prayer at Western Wall

Thousands gathered at the Western Wall on Saturday night for Selichot prayers, including a special thanksgiving led by former hostages and religious leaders, praying for their saf…

Netanyahu Plans to Undermine New Right-Wing Parties Ahead of 2026 Elections

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is using reserved slots on the Likud list and political negotiations to prevent small right-wing parties from splitting the vote ahead of the 202…

Netanyahu Reinforces Control in Likud Primaries as Eli Cohen Rises and Nir Barkat Falls Back

Likud Primaries Show Grassroots Voters Reward Hard Work Over Political Deals

In the recent Likud primaries, grassroots members favored candidates with proven dedication and results over those backed by political deals. Minister Eli Cohen won decisively, hi…

Former Hamas Captive Eli Cohen Calls to Recite 'Shema Yisrael' at Wedding Ceremony

Eli Cohen, freed after 505 days in Hamas captivity, married Ziv Avod and emotionally invited guests to recite the 'Shema Yisrael' prayer during the ceremony at Havat Ronit.

Netanyahu Considers Reserving Knesset Seats for Lawmakers Who Lost in Likud Primaries

Following the Likud primaries, Netanyahu is considering using reserved slots to reinstate lawmakers who lost realistic list positions, including Tsaga Melaku, Keti Shitrit, Ze'ev…

Settlers Fail to Secure Top Likud Spots Amid Disconnect With Peripheral Voters

After the 2005 Gush Katif evacuation, a political alliance formed between Likud supporters and religious Zionist settlers, but recent Likud primaries revealed a disconnect. Key re…

Netanyahu Ally Confirms Tali Gottlieb Will Not Serve as Minister in Next Government

A Netanyahu ally confirmed Tali Gottlieb will not be appointed minister despite her mid-list placement in Likud primaries, with Netanyahu satisfied by the overall results and plan…

Netanyahu Secures Loyal Likud List While Nir Barkat Faces Political Setback

Netanyahu finalized a loyal Likud candidate list with Eli Cohen as the top candidate, while Nir Barkat faced a significant setback. The list shows increased Haredi influence and l…

Netanyahu Consolidates Control Over Likud Primaries Amid Internal Party Struggles

Benjamin Netanyahu secured control over the Likud party list in the August 2026 primaries amid internal factional battles. Despite attempts to cancel the vote, Netanyahu influence…

Netanyahu Faces New Political Challenges After Likud Primaries Ahead of October Elections

Following the Likud primaries at Bloomfield Stadium, Prime Minister Netanyahu prepares for the October 27 elections amid challenges including low female representation and right-w…

Idit Silman Falls Short in Likud Primaries After Political Rise and Fall

Idit Silman, former coalition chair in the Bennett-Lapid government, failed to secure a Knesset seat in the recent Likud primaries, receiving 17,850 votes but ranking 25th. Despit…

Likud Primaries See 80% Voter Turnout in Hebron Hills Amid Membership Surge

Likud's Hebron Hills branch grew from 150 to 600 members, achieving 80% turnout in Monday's primaries where Erez Tadmor led with 87% of votes. The surge followed grassroots effort…

Netanyahu Considers Reserving Knesset Slot for Minister Avi Dichter After Primary Loss

After losing a realistic spot in the Likud primaries, Minister Avi Dichter may receive a reserved Knesset seat from Netanyahu, who holds such slots for political negotiations. The…

Journalist Akiva Novick Praises Likud Primary Results, Rejects Voting for Party

Israeli journalist Akiva Novick praised the Likud party's primary results for favoring achievement-focused candidates and rejecting divisive figures. He highlighted Eli Cohen's su…

Conflict Escalates Between Israeli Water Authority and Mekorot Over Financial Regulations and Investment Incentives

The Israeli Water Authority's new regulatory accounting rules have sparked a financial dispute with state-owned Mekorot, leading to significant impairment losses and threats of sa…

Likud Primaries Shake Up Party List with Netanyahu Securing Top Spot

The Likud party primaries concluded with Prime Minister Netanyahu securing the top spot and Eli Cohen winning the second place. The final party list will be shaped by Netanyahu’s…

Energy Minister Eli Cohen Tops Likud Primaries with Unexpected Vote Surge

Energy Minister Eli Cohen won first place in the Likud primaries with 46,224 votes, surpassing Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana. Cohen's broad support network and media presence helped…

Israel Sets Key Dates for October 27, 2026 Knesset Elections

Israel's 26th Knesset elections will be held on October 27, 2026, following party primaries and final candidate list submissions by September 10. Overseas voting begins October 15…

Channel 14 Panelist Guy Bosi Reveals Ambition to Join Israel's Supreme Court

Attorney Guy Bosi praised the Likud primary results but noted a lack of religious and judicial reform voices. He suggested candidates to boost right-wing turnout and revealed his…

Yariv Levin Secures Major Win in Likud Primaries Amid Judicial Reform Support

Yariv Levin secured a major victory in the Likud primaries, placing third despite internal opposition. The results favored candidates supporting judicial reform, with Eli Cohen le…

Likud Primaries Conclude With Eli Cohen Leading, Opposition Criticizes New List

Likud's primaries ended with Eli Cohen leading and Netanyahu endorsing the results as a renewal. Opposition leaders harshly criticized the new list, predicting Likud's downfall. S…

Netanyahu Praises Likud Primary Results, Highlights New Faces and Unity Ahead of 2026 Elections

Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed the Likud party's 2026 primary results, praising the inclusion of new candidates and the democratic voting process. The finalized list features Netanya…

Likud Candidate Demands Recount After Name Omitted from Official Primary Results

Dr. Ruth Kabsa Avramzon, a Likud primary candidate, demands a recount after her name was omitted from official ballot summaries. Meanwhile, Likud's primary results show Netanyahu…

Likud Primaries Reshape Party List with New Leaders and Notable Exclusions

Likud's primary results have set the party list for Israel's 26th Knesset elections, with Netanyahu leading and several incumbents excluded. Eli Cohen rose to second place, while…

Likud Primaries: Eli Cohen Leads as Amir Ohana and Yariv Levin Follow

Eli Cohen leads the Likud primaries with Amir Ohana and Yariv Levin following, while Nir Barkat edges out Zeev Elkin for a key spot. Several candidates, including Hanoch Milvitsky…

Likud Primaries Reveal Surprises as Eli Cohen Leads and Nir Barkat Battles for Safe Spot

The Likud party's primaries concluded with Eli Cohen leading and Nir Barkat contesting a key spot, amid a 53.5% turnout and manual vote counting due to cybersecurity concerns. Sev…

Likud Primaries Near Completion as Netanyahu Tops Party List for Next Knesset

After counting 90% of votes in the Likud primaries, Benjamin Netanyahu leads the party list for the next Knesset, with Eli Cohen second and Miri Regev the top woman at eighth. The…

Likud MK Tali Gottlieb Claims Netanyahu's Circle Tried to Undermine Her in Primaries

Likud MK Tali Gottlieb secured a realistic Knesset list spot in the August 2026 primaries but accused Prime Minister Netanyahu's advisers of trying to undermine her. Despite this…

Likud Primaries Show Eli Cohen and Amir Ohana Leading, Bitan and Gottlieb Outside Top Ten

The Likud party primaries concluded with Minister Eli Cohen leading, followed by Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, while David Bitan and Tali Gottlieb fell outside the top ten. Voter tu…

Likud's Nir Barkat Faces Political Setback, Ranks 16th in Primaries Amid Controversy

Nir Barkat, Israel's Economy Minister and senior Likud figure, ranks 16th in party primaries amid allegations of a political coup attempt against Netanyahu. Barkat denies the clai…

Eli Cohen Maintains Lead as Half of Votes Counted in 252 Polling Stations

With half the votes counted from 252 polling stations, Eli Cohen leads the race, followed by Amir Ohana and Miri Regev, while key battles continue for lower-ranked positions.

Netanyahu's Circle Plans to Purge Non-Supportive Ultra-Orthodox Members from Likud After Primaries

After the Likud primaries, Netanyahu's associates plan to purge ultra-Orthodox members who do not support the party, following political coordination with Haredi factions. Influen…

Likud Primary Poll Shows Amir Ohana Leading Top 10 Knesset Candidates

Likud's primary voting ended Monday with a poll of 700 voters showing Amir Ohana leading the top 10 Knesset candidates, followed by Yariv Levin and Eli Cohen.

Likud Activist Rami Ben Yehuda Criticizes Gideon Sa'ar and Ze'ev Elkin Ahead of Primaries

Likud activist Rami Ben Yehuda criticized Ze'ev Elkin for appointing Gali Baharav-Miara as Attorney General and condemned Gideon Sa'ar for past alliances with the Muslim Brotherho…

Likud Leaders Celebrate Democratic Primaries Amid Intense Competition and Rivalry Claims

Likud party leaders celebrated the democratic nature of their primaries in Jerusalem amid intense competition and claims of political rivalries. Ministers and MKs emphasized the i…

Israeli Police Arrest Man Attempting to Dispose of M-16 Replica and Ammunition in Sagiv Shalom

Israeli police arrested a man in Sagiv Shalom after he tried to dispose of an M-16 replica rifle during a raid. Officers found multiple magazines, weapon parts, and hundreds of bu…

Likud Leaders Urge Voters to Let Them Complete Their Security and Political Agenda

Ahead of the Likud primaries, senior party figures Gila Gamliel, Eli Cohen, and Amit Halevi addressed key security challenges including Gaza, Iran, and Hezbollah, while emphasizin…

Energy Minister Eli Cohen Rejects Reserved Knesset Seats, Emphasizes Strength Against Hezbollah

Energy Minister Eli Cohen of Likud rejects reserved Knesset seats, preferring to compete in primaries. He asserts Israel's unprecedented strength against threats like Hezbollah an…

Netanyahu Firmly Supports Tali Gottlieb Amid Ben Gvir's Demands in Likud List Battle

Tali Gottlieb refutes claims of being pushed out of Likud's list, with Netanyahu affirming his support. Polls show her strong backing among party members, placing her second after…

Nearly 40 Likud MKs Compete for 15 Seats in Contentious Party Primaries

Likud party members vote in primaries with nearly 40 incumbents competing for 15 seats, amid internal rivalries and Netanyahu's influence. Key battles include the top spot and hig…

Transportation Workers Challenge Miri Regev in Likud Primaries Over Industry Disputes

Transportation Minister Miri Regev faces opposition from transportation workers and unions in the Likud primaries due to disputes over airline operations and Uber's introduction i…

Likud Lawmakers Campaign Intensely Ahead of Primaries Amid Judicial Reform Debate

Ahead of the Likud primaries, incumbent MKs and ministers campaign on judicial reform and media criticism, with fierce competition for limited list spots. Netanyahu seeks candidat…

Saul Meridor Highlights Economic Gaps in Agriculture and Consumer Goods Pricing in Israel

Saul Meridor, a leading Israeli economic figure, released videos highlighting price gaps in lychee fruit and toothpaste, revealing complexities in profit distribution between farm…

National Jewish Forum in Likud Opposes Amir Ohana Ahead of Primaries

Ahead of the Likud primaries, the National Jewish Forum published a recommended candidate list excluding Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, urging supporters not to vote for him. The lis…

Economy Minister Barakett Denied Meeting with Netanyahu Amid Leadership Rift in Likud

Economy Minister Nir Barakett's request for a meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu was rejected amid reports Barakett tried to oust Netanyahu after the October 7 Hamas attack. Ne…