Eli Cohen

Eliya Cohen calls for hostages to 'press button' on Hamas terrorists as death penalty bill advances

"Raping, murdering, smashing heads, desecrating bodies, burning babies, kidnapping civilians, and torturing them 24/7, is that not a violation of the international convention?" said Cohen.

FEBRUARY 11, 2026|ByLARA SUKSTER MOSHEYOF

Eliya Cohen, a hostage held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, is escorted by Hamas militants as he is released as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025.

A man walks near fallen cables at the Jerusalem headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), in east Jerusalem, January 20, 2026

Israel to shut down UNRWA's water, electricity after demolition of HQ, Eli Cohen tells 'Post'

Israel's energy minister: “In principle, the law was passed about two weeks ago. Warning letters have already been sent to properties that we identified as belonging to UNRWA.”

JANUARY 20, 2026|ByKESHET NEEV

A currency dealer poses for a photo with a U.S one dollar bill and the amount being given when converting it into Iranian rials in an exchange shop in Tehran, Iran December 25, 2022

Iranian regime leaders moving millions out of Iran as they 'abandon ship,' US Treasury chief says

We are now seeing the rats fleeing the ship, because we can see millions, tens of millions of dollars being wired out of the country," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Newsmax.

JANUARY 15, 2026|BySAM HALPERN

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to a Likud party meeting at the Knesset, Israel's parliament in Jerusalem on July 23, 2025.

Power struggles emerge in Netanyahu's Likud internal elections ahead of national primaries

The clashes over local and Central Committee seats are exposing power struggles ahead of the national primaries as political consultants play central roles on many competing lists.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025|ByAVI SOLOMON

Cohen talks with Erdogan about Iran, Gaza captives in Turkey visit

Israeli airlines to resume direct flights to Turkey • Turkish FM: Israel, Turkey 'open new page' following earthquake aid

FEBRUARY 14, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen is seen sitting next to Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey, on February 14, 2023.

Israel seeks to repair Poland ties, resume Holocaust education trips

On Tuesday night, Foreign Minister Eli Cohen spoke with his Polish counterpart Zbigniew Rau, the first such talks between foreign ministers of both countries in two years.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF

Jewish Youth from all over the world participating in the March of the Living seen at the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp site in Poland, as Israel marks annual Holocaust Memorial Day, on April 16, 2015.

Ukraine makes major demands from Israel in preparation for FM visit

Officials reported that Ukraine requested approval for a loan of $500m.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023ByWALLA!

Demonstrators carry placards and flags during a protest against the Russian invasion to the Ukraine in Tel Aviv on August 24, 2022.

Israeli-Arab peace incomplete without Palestinian talks - Macron

The two men met just after Chad, an African country with a Muslim population, opened an embassy in Ramat Gan.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he arrives for a dinner at the Elysee Palace, in Paris, France, February 2, 2023.

Blinken hints broad consensus needed for Israel's judicial overhaul

Israelis and Palestinians must take “urgent steps to restore calm,” US Secretary of State Antony Blinken also told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

JANUARY 30, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (L) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu give a joint press conference, on January 30, 2023

Letters to the Editor January 9, 2023: Outlived its usefulness

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

JANUARY 9, 2023ByLETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen should meet with J Street Israel CEO - opinion

A meeting with Nadav Tamir, executive director of J Street Israel, would be an important test of the seriousness of Foreign Minister Eli Cohen’s efforts.

JANUARY 4, 2023ByAVI GIL

FOREIGN MINISTER Eli Cohen attends a ceremony at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem on Monday, at which he is welcomed as the new minister.

Russia reaches out to new Israeli foreign minister

Eli Cohen's statement that Israel Israel should talk less about the Russia-Ukrainian war was interpreted to mean that he would move closer to Moscow and be less critical.

JANUARY 3, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF