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Energy Minister Eli Cohen Tops Likud Primaries with Unexpected Vote Surge
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By מורן אזולאי
First reported by Ynet · Aug 17, 2026
What happened
Energy Minister Eli Cohen won first place in the Likud primaries with 46,224 votes, surpassing Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana. Cohen's broad support network and media presence helped him secure the top spot. Prime Minister Netanyahu praised the list's renewal, while several senior ministers were pushed down or out of realistic positions.
- 01Eli Cohen won first place in Likud primaries with 46,224 votes, beating Amir Ohana.
- 02Cohen combined organized branch support and free members to secure his victory.
- 03Candidates relying solely on one voter group failed to reach top list positions.
- 04Cohen is seen as a moderate minister who advanced electricity market reforms.
- 05Netanyahu praised the new Likud list as a renewal with strong leadership.
- 06Several senior ministers, including Avi Dichter and May Golan, ranked low or out of realistic spots.
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Full coverage · 6 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 18, 2026
Energy Minister Eli Cohen Tops Likud Primaries with Unexpected Vote Surge
Now 14Right · HebrewAug 18, 2026
Likud Primaries Highlight Three Key Winners: Eli Cohen, Almog Cohen, and Ofir Katz
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 18, 2026
Eli Cohen Tops Likud Primaries as Surprises and Close Races Emerge
SrugimRight · HebrewAug 18, 2026
Eli Cohen Tops Likud Primary List, Surprising Many After Long Political Journey
MaarivCenter · HebrewAug 18, 2026
Eli Cohen Leads Likud Primaries as Ohana and Levin Battle Closely for Seats
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 18, 2026
Likud Primaries Count Shows Eli Cohen Leading, Ofir Katz Climbs to Fifth
SrugimRight · HebrewAug 18, 2026
Eli Cohen and Yariv Levin Lead Likud Primaries as Four Ministers Face Possible Ouster
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 17, 2026
Eli Cohen and Amir Ohana Lead Likud Primaries After Counting 12% of Votes
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