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MK Almog Cohen Tells Soldiers to Refuse Orders if Left-Wing Forms Government
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 3 hours ago
What happened
Knesset Member Almog Cohen urged soldiers to refuse orders if the left-wing "Democrats" party forms a government. He made these remarks during a heated election panel discussion with high school students, also declaring he would personally confront terrorists if they attacked Ofakim.
- 01MK Almog Cohen told soldiers to refuse orders if the left-wing "Democrats" win.
- 02He made the comments during a heated election panel with high school students.
- 03Cohen accused left-wing activists of compromising national security.
- 04He vowed to personally confront terrorists if they attacked Ofakim.
- 05He challenged a left-wing representative, Omri Ronen, to a similar commitment.
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