Eli Cohen

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

“We said the Israelis would not let the matter go and would try to obtain his remains, so each of us began suggesting a place where he could be buried,” Jawish told Al Majalla.

Reproduction of an Israeli stamp being issued to honour the Mossad intelligence agency spy Eli Cohen who was hanged in Damascus
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.

Netanyahu won the Likud primary. Can Likud win beyond its base? - opinion

Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen.

Energy minister touts oil pipeline to bypass Strait of Hormuz


Senior Syrian official denies return of Eli Cohen’s remains imminent, negotiations in progress

A senior Syrian official refutes claims that Israeli spy Eli Cohen’s remains will be returned to Israel, but confirms ongoing talks with Israel regarding the matter.

Eli Cohen relaxing in his Damascus residence, 1963.

Remains of Eli Cohen could be returned in deal with Syria - report

Eli Cohen was a Mossad agent who is best known for his work in Syria, where he developed close relationships with Syrian political and military sources. 

 Eli Cohen.

Iran's water crisis: 'Day Zero' looms as Islamic Republic faces complete shortage

President Massoud Pezeshkian delivered a stark warning during a cabinet meeting on the same day, citing an energy ministry report that revealed the crisis was more severe than publicly acknowledged.

The Amir Kabir dam along the Karaj river in Iran's northern Alborz mountain range is pictured on June 1, 2025.

Netanyahu and Trump's meeting: a potential game changer for the Middle East - opinion

Netanyahu, Trump, and the Administration leadership to discuss the recent Israel-Iran war, ending the war in Gaza, and the return of the 50 remaining hostages.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received a signed hat reading 'Trump was right about everything' from US President Donald Trump

Yair Netanyahu summoned to give testimony in diplomatic passports investigation

The police are expected to summon additional people who received diplomatic passports during Cohen’s time in office as part of the investigation.

 Yair Netanyahu over a backdrop of Lahav 433

This week in Jewish History: Eli Cohen hanged in Syria, Bob Dylan's birthday

A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars – Today in Jewish History.

Reproduction of an Israeli stamp being issued to honour the Mossad intelligence agency spy Eli Cohen who was hanged in Damascus

Syrian leadership approved return of Eli Cohen archive to Israel, sources say

Cohen, who was hanged in 1965 in a downtown Damascus square after infiltrating Syria's political elite, is still regarded as a hero in Israel.

 Eli Cohen's documents were brought back to Israel after almost 60 years May 18, 2025

Mossad seizes 2,500 document Syrian files on executed spy Eli Cohen

Syria had kept the files in a highly secret and secure location and it took time for the Mossad to locate and plan to take the files even after the Assad regime collapsed.

 Eli Cohen's documents were brought back to Israel after almost 60 years May 18, 2025

Netanyahu hosts Eli Cohen's widow, vows continued effort to recover his remains

The PMO and Mossad hosted Nadia Cohen and gifted her with a framed letter of appreciation for the work of "our man in Damascus."

 Eli Cohen.

Israel to stop supplying electricity to Gaza, Energy Minister Eli Cohen announces

Israel’s step-by-step plan to pressure Hamas began with blocking the entry of goods and supplies into Gaza.

 A man hangs a Palestinian flag at an electric pole near the border with Israel, in the southern Gaza Strip, March 28, 2018