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Eli Cohen Leads Likud Primaries as Ohana and Levin Battle Closely for Seats

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First reported by Ynet · 20 hours ago

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Eli Cohen leads the Likud primaries with a wide margin as Amir Ohana and Yariv Levin compete closely for Knesset spots. Almog Cohen rises sharply, while Nir Barkat and several incumbent ministers struggle to secure realistic positions. Netanyahu-backed candidates dominate key districts, but reserved slots may reshape the final list.

01Eli Cohen leads Likud primaries with a significant vote margin after 75% counted.
02Amir Ohana and Yariv Levin are separated by only 20 votes in a tight race.
03Almog Cohen, backed by Netanyahu, jumps to eighth place, outperforming veterans.
04Nir Barkat and three incumbent ministers currently fall outside realistic Knesset entry range.
05Netanyahu’s endorsed candidates lead in districts where he intervened, boosting his influence.
06Reserved slots and regional quotas may push some mid-ranked candidates down the list.

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