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Likud Minister Eli Cohen Condemns Attempted Coup Against Netanyahu Amid Internal Party Rift

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First reported by Mako · Aug 11, 2026

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Energy Minister Eli Cohen condemned attempts to oust Prime Minister Netanyahu during wartime, deepening Likud's internal divisions ahead of primaries. Economy Minister Nir Barkat denied involvement in a no-confidence effort, but tensions persist within the party.

01Eli Cohen condemned coup attempts against Netanyahu during the war, saying such actors have no place in Likud.
02Reports claimed Nir Barkat and others pushed a no-confidence motion to replace Netanyahu with Benny Gantz.
03Barkat denied the allegations, calling them nonsense and stating his criticism was policy-based.
04Cohen admitted awareness of behind-the-scenes talks but denied participation.
05The internal conflict intensifies Likud's divisions ahead of the upcoming primaries.
06The dispute underscores ongoing factional struggles within Netanyahu's party amid security challenges.

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