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Energy Minister Eli Cohen Rejects Reserved Knesset Seats, Emphasizes Strength Against Hezbollah
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First reported by Globes · 1 day ago
What happened
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 and Iran, highlights security gains along Gaza and Lebanon borders, and stresses the need to disarm Hamas for peace with Lebanon.
- 01Eli Cohen prefers competing in Likud primaries over receiving reserved Knesset seats.
- 02He was offered a top reserved spot but chose to seek voter support instead.
- 03Cohen claims Israel is stronger than ever, with Iran at its weakest since 1979.
- 04He says Israel maintains a security buffer zone ensuring safety near Gaza's border.
- 05Foundations for peace with Lebanon exist but require Hamas disarmament first.
- 06Israel controls 60% of Gaza border area and recently stopped Hezbollah operatives.
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