New insights shed light on Cohen's undercover operations that influenced the 1967 Arab-Israeli War
Israel Recovers Historic Documents of Eli Cohen, Iconic Spy
Israel Recovers Historic Documents of Eli Cohen, Iconic Spy
Acquisition Marks a Significant Step in Restoring Legacy of the 1965 Operative
For decades, efforts in Israel to recover the remains of Eli Cohen, one of its most legendary spies executed in Syria back in 1965, have faced hurdles. However, a recent revelation from the Israeli Prime Minister’s office suggests progress might be on the horizon. On a Sunday announcement, reports confirmed that Israeli intelligence has successfully secured a collection of approximately 2,500 items linked to Cohen that were retrieved from Syria.
This extensive assortment includes not only crucial documents and photographs from Cohen's clandestine operations but also insights into his final days and personal items once belonging to him. These artifacts, including letters penned to family, represent a window into the man who profoundly influenced Israel's intelligence-gathering capabilities during a tumultuous period.
Obtained with the assistance of an unspecified foreign ally, the collection’s retrieval was conducted by the Mossad, Israel's reputable intelligence agency. Specific details regarding the collaboration or the timeline of the documents' recovery remain undisclosed.
During his undercover tenure in Syria in the early 1960s, Cohen ingratiated himself with high-ranking Syrian officials, allowing him to relay critical information back to Israel. His intelligence efforts, especially concerning Syria's military structure and geopolitical relationships during a period of intense rivalry, proved invaluable. Notably, two years posthumously, his contributions were instrumental in Israel's tactical success during the 1967 Arab-Israeli War, a conflict also known as the Six-Day War, resulting in Israel's capture of the strategically significant Golan Heights from Syria.
This extensive assortment includes not only crucial documents and photographs from Cohen's clandestine operations but also insights into his final days and personal items once belonging to him. These artifacts, including letters penned to family, represent a window into the man who profoundly influenced Israel's intelligence-gathering capabilities during a tumultuous period.
Obtained with the assistance of an unspecified foreign ally, the collection’s retrieval was conducted by the Mossad, Israel's reputable intelligence agency. Specific details regarding the collaboration or the timeline of the documents' recovery remain undisclosed.
During his undercover tenure in Syria in the early 1960s, Cohen ingratiated himself with high-ranking Syrian officials, allowing him to relay critical information back to Israel. His intelligence efforts, especially concerning Syria's military structure and geopolitical relationships during a period of intense rivalry, proved invaluable. Notably, two years posthumously, his contributions were instrumental in Israel's tactical success during the 1967 Arab-Israeli War, a conflict also known as the Six-Day War, resulting in Israel's capture of the strategically significant Golan Heights from Syria.
