Cohen arrived at the Likud Constitution Committee meeting, which is discussing reserved candidate slots for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. When asked whether he is seeking a reserved slot or moving to the Likud party, Cohen replied: 'Only God knows.'
Deputy Minister Almog Cohen made a surprise appearance at the Likud Constitution Committee meeting on Sunday evening. The committee is currently discussing the allocation of reserved candidate slots on the party's list for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. When asked by a reporter at the meeting whether his visit was related to a possible reserved slot or a move to Likud, Cohen responded cryptically: 'Only God knows.' The comment leaves his political future open to speculation. Cohen, a member of the far-right Otzma Yehudit party, serves as Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Office. The meeting comes amid ongoing negotiations within Likud over Netanyahu's demand for approximately 10 reserved slots, a source of internal party tension.
2 developments
- StrongLikud Constitution Committee to discuss reserved slots for Netanyahu on Sunday
- DevelopingMinister Eli Cohen expects Netanyahu to receive 6-7 'reserved' Knesset seats in Likud primary
- DevelopingSenior Likud figure says Netanyahu 'serious' about arranging committee, will decide in days
- StrongLikud Constitution Committee to convene Thursday without Netanyahu, then with him, following Bitan petition
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