Eli Cohen

Netanyahu denies ever having met Egypt's foreign intelligence chief despite contradictory records

The remarks came after the prime minister confirmed that an Egyptian aircraft had landed in Israel in September 2023, just days before the October 7 Hamas attack.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meeting with Egyptian General Intelligence Directorate Director Abbas Kamel, June 30, 2021.
Reproduction of an Israeli stamp being issued to honour the Mossad intelligence agency spy Eli Cohen who was hanged in Damascus

Israeli spy Eli Cohen may have been buried near Damascus barracks, Syrian official claims

Infrastructure works along the shoreline of the Sea of Galilee as the Water Authority and the national water company Mekorot prepare to increase the flow of desalinated water pumped from desalination plants in Ashkelon and Rishon Lezion into the lake, northern Israel, February 27, 2026.

Israeli agriculture at risk ahead of High Holy Days as desalination systems remain nonfunctional

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026.

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Israeli FM Cohen fires NY Consul Zamir who had already resigned

Almost immediately after Cohen posted the tweet, Zamir contradicted his claims with a selfie clearly showing that he was in Israel.

 Asaf Zamir  at the Jerusalem Post Conference in New York, September 12, 2022

UK and Israel to deepen tech and security ties as Cohen visits

The new deal includes around 20 million pounds ($24.50 million) of joint funding commitments on technology and innovation.

Likud MK Eli Cohen Federation of Local Authorities conference in Tel Aviv, December 8, 2022.

Borrell: Israeli democracy must continue, key to EU partnership

“We are a close observer because Israel is a key partner, and our shared values are based on a democratic and open society and the rule of law,” Borrell said.

 European Union Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell speaks on the tensions between the neighbouring Western Balkan nations in Brussels, Belgium, August 18, 2022.

EU action in Palestinian conflict encourages terror, Israel tells Italy

EU activity in Area C has sparked tension between the European bloc and Israel.

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen seen with his Italian counterpart on March 13, 2023

Poland: details not finalized for resumption of Israeli high school trips

The resumption of trips is seen by Israel as a sign of thawing relations with Poland.

 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.

Cohen heads to Germany to discuss Iran uranium enrichment, IRGC

Israel is also expected to ask Germany to designate the Iran Islamic Revolutionary Guard as a terror entity.

Likud MK Eli Cohen Federation of Local Authorities conference in Tel Aviv, December 8, 2022.

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 Members of an IDF team search for earthquake survivors in Kahramanmaras, Turkey, on February 10.

Netanyahu rejects request for gov't oversight on Bank of Israel interest rates

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen requested that the Finance Ministry work to stop the increase in Israel's interest rates.

 Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich and Minister of Foreign Affairs Eli Cohen at a press conference, at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, on January 25, 2023.

Israeli FM sends letter to Diaspora Jewry to calm judicial reform fears - exclusive

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen: "Israel is a thriving democracy and any decisions that will be made, will reflect that."

Likud MK Eli Cohen Federation of Local Authorities conference in Tel Aviv, December 8, 2022.

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

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