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Almog Cohen Skips Likud Primaries Amid Speculation of Netanyahu-Backed Slot or New Party Run

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 Skips Likud Primaries Amid Speculation of Netanyahu-Backed Slot or New Party Run
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What happened

  1. 01Almog Cohen did not submit candidacy for Likud primaries before the deadline.
  2. 02Speculation arises that Netanyahu promised Cohen a reserved slot on the Likud list.
  3. 03Likud approved a framework granting Netanyahu eight reserved spots in the primaries.
  4. 04Cohen is reportedly negotiating to join Moshe Feiglin's Zehut party in a high position.
  5. 05Cohen and Feiglin recently met with senior party members and Cohen's chief of staff.
  6. 06Cohen may run separately if he does not receive a Likud reserved slot.
Translated and summarized by baba from Now 14, the latest report. Read Now 14’s original

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