Eli Cohen
אלי כהן · Energy Minister
Who they are
Accountant turned minister who came up through Kulanu, served as foreign minister in 2023, and reliably places high in Likud primaries.
Positions and record
Diplomacy: Expand the Abraham Accords toward Saudi normalization.
Energy: Natural-gas exports and grid reform.
Judiciary: Backed the overhaul.
Where they stand
Judea & Samariaparty lineExpand settlements; oppose Palestinian state
Two states / withdrawalSovereignty / annexation
Gaza & Securityparty lineOpen-ended security control
Deal & disengagementFull military control
Haredi Enlistmentparty lineNegotiated arrangement with Haredi allies
Universal draftPreserve exemptions
Judiciaryparty lineAdvance override and appointments reform
Strengthen the courtCurb the court
Economyparty lineMarket-oriented with populist spending
Social spendingFree market
Religion & Stateparty lineStatus quo with religious partners
Civil / pluralistHalachic status quo