Deputy Minister Almog Cohen said Tuesday evening that he has not yet decided on a reserved slot in the Likud party, stating that "there are several directions." The comment adds to speculation about his political future and potential move to Likud.
Deputy Minister Almog Cohen told reporters Tuesday evening that he has not yet finalized a decision on whether to secure a reserved slot on the Likud party list, saying "it's still not closed, there are several directions." The statement adds to ongoing speculation about Cohen's political future, as he has been in discussions with Likud leadership. Cohen previously met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a Likud Constitution Committee meeting, and has publicly stated he will decide within a week or two which party to run with in the next elections. The issue of reserved slots in Likud has been a point of contention, with reports of negotiations over the number and recipients of such slots.
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