Almog Cohen Issues Dramatic Ultimatum to Likud: I Will Run at the Head of a New Party
Almog Cohen stated today (Wednesday) on the "Open Studio" program that he wishes to be integrated into the Likud list, but did not rule out the possibility of establishing a new party and heading it…
Assessment
Almog Cohen has publicly set a clear political ultimatum: he wants a spot on the Likud list, but is willing to break away and lead a new party if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu does not guarantee his slot. This signals potential fragmentation on the right and puts pressure on Likud's internal coalition management. The next step to watch is whether Netanyahu responds with a commitment or lets Cohen's threat escalate.