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Eli Cohen Leads Likud Primaries as Nir Barkat and Boaz Bismuth Battle for Final Spots
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First reported by Walla · 18 hours ago
What happened
With 40% of votes counted in the Likud primaries, Eli Cohen leads, while Nir Barkat and Boaz Bismuth compete for the last viable list spot.
- 0140% of votes counted in Likud primaries from 206 of 501 polling stations.
- 02Eli Cohen leads with a 1,400-vote margin over Yariv Levin in second place.
- 03Amir Ohana holds third place with a narrow gap behind the leaders.
- 04Top 16 candidates expected to secure realistic list positions up to 26th place.
- 05Nir Barkat and Boaz Bismuth compete for the final viable spot on the list.
- 06Eti Atiya and Gila Gamliel vie for the third reserved female slot.
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Full coverage · 4 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
YnetCenter · Hebrew9 minutes ago
Eli Cohen Leads Likud Primaries as Nir Barkat and Boaz Bismuth Battle for Final Spots
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew14 hours ago
Likud Activist Rami Ben Yehuda Targets Ze'ev Elkin in Party Primaries
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