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FORMER OTZMA YEHUDIT MK TO RUN IN LIKUD PRIMARY AFTER NETANYAHU OPENS DOOR

1 min read • 1 hr ago • The Times of Israel • [src]
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The Times of IsraelFORMER OTZMA YEHUDIT MK TO RUN IN LIKUD PRIMARY AFTER NETANYAHU OPENS DOOR1 hr ago
The Times of IsraelFORMER CHIEF RABBI YITZHAK YOSEF REPORTEDLY ORDERS STUDENTS NOT TO VOTE FOR SHAS4 hrs ago

WHAT HAPPENED

Prime Minister Netanyahu has opened the door for former Otzma Yehudit MK Almog Cohen to run in the Likud primary, praising him as a 'warrior' and confirming the waiver of tenure requirements for the newly minted Likud member. This decision allows Cohen to participate in the primary election. According to The Times of Israel, Cohen's entry into the Likud primary is a significant development in Israeli politics.

The Times of Israel reports that Cohen's candidacy has been made possible by Netanyahu's decision to waive tenure requirements. Additionally, Olympic medalist Oren Smadja has joined Erdan's party, further shifting the political landscape. Limited information is available on the potential implications of these moves, but they are expected to have significant effects on the upcoming elections.

The decision to allow Cohen to run in the Likud primary and the entry of new candidates into the political scene are part of the broader context of Israeli politics, with various parties and candidates jockeying for position ahead of elections.

  • Former Otzma Yehudit MK Almog Cohen to run in Likud primary
  • Netanyahu praises Cohen as a 'warrior' and waives tenure requirements
  • Olympic medalist Oren Smadja joins Erdan's party

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