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"I didn't think about Ben Gvir": The deputy minister who joined Likud celebrates success
Deputy Minister Almog Cohen, who secured the eighth spot in the Likud primaries, was interviewed on "Five in the Evening" on 103fm, shared his feelings following the achievement, addressed Benjamin Netanyahu's support, and presented his views regarding the conscription of ultra-Orthodox and his political aspirations.

Likud Primary Surprises: The Surge of the Coalition Chairman and the Deputy Minister
MK Ofir Katz recorded one of the biggest jumps in the Likud primaries, moving from 31st place in the previous race into the party's top five. The success of Deputy Minister Almog Cohen, who received a seniority waiver to run just last week, was also a major surprise. Amichai Chikli entered the top ten, while Idit Silman remained off the list.

After another penalty shootout, Beitar admits: "There is still room for improvement"
The victory in the Toto Cup against Hapoel Ramat Gan was received in the capital with mixed feelings, as the club is interested in strengthening the midfield. Allison Tavares will be released for free to one of the Premier League teams.

Almog Cohen to file a complaint: 'My name does not appear on the ballots'
Deputy Minister Almog Cohen commented today, Monday, in an interview with Boaz Golan on the "Open Studio" program regarding reports from the field that his name is missing from the voting lists for the Likud party primaries. "Good and innocent people are coming to vote, calling me and saying they cannot find my name," Cohen said. "We will file a complaint and handle this issue."

This will be the biggest challenge for Beitar Jerusalem and Almog Cohen this season
According to Itzik Kornfein, the coach "will have to manage the locker room, not everyone will be able to play at any given moment." Also: the "insane power" and the new style of play. Listen to the interview from 103fm.
After saying he "did him a favor" - Almog Cohen responds to Itamar Ben Gvir: "No one did me any favors"
Ahead of the Likud primaries, Member of Knesset Almog Cohen, in a conversation with Erel Segal and Eyal Berkovic, rejects Itamar Ben Gvir's claim that he did him a favor and recalls the night of the budget: "The government could have fallen, I was the 61st vote."

After leaving a Likud conference: Left-wing activist attacked Deputy Minister Almog Cohen
Deputy Minister Almog Cohen was filmed last night in a sharp verbal confrontation with a left-wing protester as he left a Likud party conference at the King Solomon Hotel in Netanya. During the confrontation, the protester hurled harsh remarks at Cohen and reached extremely high volumes.

Candidates receiving Netanyahu's video endorsement and a minister's AI-edited photo
Ahead of the Likud primaries, Benjamin Netanyahu has refrained from endorsing incumbent ministers or Knesset members. The only exception is Almog Cohen, who recently joined the party. Meanwhile, Transport Minister Miri Regev, lacking an endorsement video, shared an AI-edited photo from four years ago to imply support.

Overtime / '103: Austria Vienna - Beitar Jerusalem 2:1
Conference League qualifiers, third round: Atzili scored first for the Jerusalemites (33') and Kalo doubled (56'), but Boateng narrowed the gap for the Austrians (58') and equalized to 3:3 on aggregate.

"I am trying to run away from this thought, I don't know what happened there"
Deputy Minister Almog Cohen addressed in an interview with the new C14 web program, "On the way to the ballot box with Dana Varon", the conduct of the security establishment in the hours leading up to the October 7 massacre. Cohen claimed that to this day he finds it difficult to find a satisfactory explanation for the fact that the intelligence information received during the night did not lead...

Shon Weissman: "Happy to return to Austria with the Beitar emblem"
Trailing 2:1 from the first leg, the Jerusalemites will try to turn the tables in the return leg against Austria Vienna and secure a spot against Braga in the playoffs. The striker, who returned to the country where he starred, is not worried about the lack of home-field advantage: "We are managing the travel well." Almog Cohen: "We need to make a minimum of mistakes."

MK Almog Cohen joins Likud ahead of 2026 elections
The Knesset member announced his intention to run in the Likud party primaries. This is not the first time he has declared such intentions, but now he is doing so officially and announcing his next political move.
"Grateful for the opportunity": Almog Cohen announces he will run in the Likud primaries
Former Knesset member from the Otzma Yehudit party, Almog Cohen, announced he will run in the Likud primaries. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed him, highlighting Cohen's role as a deciding vote during the budget approval process.

Former Beitar Jerusalem star points out necessary squad reinforcements
Former Beitar Jerusalem player Itzik Kornfein discussed the 2:1 loss to Austria Vienna on 103fm, noting that the team lacks match fitness but remains capable of advancing. He also defended coach Almog Cohen's rotation decisions and highlighted the need for further midfield reinforcements.

Soon we will go far
For Beitar to succeed in moving up in the table, Almog Cohen will need to prevent ego wars and find another defensive midfielder. Barak Abramov must keep Luka Gadrani at almost any cost. Without these conditions, Beitar will return to being a team whose glass ceiling is just a ticket to Europe.

Almog Cohen: "Anyone willing to call Abbas a partner or a Zionist is a fool"
MK Almog Cohen commented on Thursday on a Channel 14 investigation regarding Ra'am party chairman Mansour Abbas, calling it one of the most significant exposures in Israeli television history. According to Cohen, the report highlights the stark contrast between the messages Abbas conveys to the Israeli public and his statements in Arabic.

Likud primaries: Call for Netanyahu to reserve a spot for Almog Cohen
Cohen's move comes against the backdrop of the Likud tribunal's decision to prevent incumbent Knesset members and ministers from running in districts designated for new candidates. Meanwhile, the approval of eight reserved spots available to Netanyahu has intensified the struggle for realistic positions on the list.

Miguel Silva: Beitar's Support Remains, but the Decision is His
The future of Miguel Silva in the Beitar Jerusalem goal has become a major talking point in Israeli football. Despite backing from Almog Cohen, the goalkeeper must regain his form to maintain his status.

Tell me, are four games already a European campaign? Behind the success at Beitar Jerusalem
All the ingredients for a European tragedy were present: Caraballo missed Gadrani, Kalo provided a strange performance, and Almog Cohen didn't help. Then came Omer Atzili, for whom every piece of grass is a tile, and every tile is his. Moshe Ziat rejoices at the shattering of Beitar's stigmas in Europe, but begs: can we finally part ways with Miguel Silva?

Almog Cohen revealed what he told the Beitar Jerusalem players before extra time
The Jerusalem coach celebrated the qualification for the third qualifying round of the Conference League: "I told the players to play with courage, with maximum belief and confidence."

Following support for Eisenkot: Almog Cohen demands suspension of KKL Chairman
Deputy Minister Almog Cohen has appealed to the Central Elections Committee, claiming that KKL Chairman Eyal Ostrinsky used the organization's resources for political propaganda. Ostrinsky rejected the allegations, clarifying that his statements were made on personal accounts and asserting his right to express political views.

Yarden Shua in doubt: Beitar star sent for urgent medical tests
The team's star is suffering from severe abdominal pain and missed the final training session ahead of the second leg against AEK Larnaca. A decision on his participation will be made following a fitness test.

First Publication: Almog Cohen sues Channel 12 over the Sde Teiman affair
Deputy Minister Almog Cohen has filed a defamation lawsuit for 100,000 shekels against Channel 12 News, following reports that he claims attributed to him participation in the break-in at the Sde Teiman base, even though he says he was not involved in the actions attributed to him.

Waiting for a reserved spot? Almog Cohen did not submit his candidacy for the Likud primaries
Our correspondent Avraham Hasson reported this Tuesday evening that Deputy Minister Almog Cohen did not submit his candidacy for the Likud party primaries after the deadline passed. This raises the question: did Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promise him a reserved spot in his party, or is Cohen planning to run at the head of a new faction?

Almog Cohen: "After we struggled, there was only one team on the pitch"
Beitar Jerusalem coach summarized the important 0-1 win over AEK Larnaca in Cyprus: "They barely threatened us; if we play our game in the second leg, we can advance."