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Likud Primaries Defy Left-Wing Fearmongering with Diverse, Voter-Driven Slate
Likud's 2026 primaries ended with a diverse, voter-chosen candidate list, overcoming left-wing media fear campaigns about a Haredi takeover. Candidates like Almog Cohen won on grassroots merit, proving the party's democratic process and unity ahead of upcoming challenges.
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What happened
- 01Likud's primaries concluded with a diverse, grassroots-driven candidate list.
- 02Left-wing media's fear campaigns about a Haredi takeover were disproven.
- 03Almog Cohen won a spot despite minimal campaign resources, reflecting voter appreciation.
- 04Likud's candidate selection was democratic, unlike other parties' closed-door decisions.
- 05The new list combines veteran activists and newcomers ready for future challenges.
- 06The article calls for Likud unity and dismisses left-wing concerns as misplaced.
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- Right1
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