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Israel Recovers Long-Lost Archive of Renowned Spy Eli Cohen

The 2,500-item trove, retrieved in a covert Mossad operation, was handed to Cohen’s widow on the 60th anniversary of his execution.

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FILE - Elie Cohen, far left, head of an Israeli spy ring, listens as he is sentenced to death by a special military court in Damascus, Syria, May 8, 1965. (AP Photo/LEB)
Interesting Facts About Legendary Israeli Spy Eli Cohen Who Operated In Plain Sight
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Overview

  • The archive, held by Syrian intelligence for 60 years, includes documents, recordings, photos, and personal items from Eli Cohen’s espionage career.
  • Recovered items include keys to Cohen’s Damascus apartment, forged passports, handwritten letters, and his final will written before his execution.
  • The Mossad operation was carried out in collaboration with an allied foreign intelligence service, reflecting international cooperation.
  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented the items to Nadia Cohen, reaffirming Israel’s commitment to recovering Eli Cohen’s remains.
  • Cohen’s intelligence was instrumental in Israel’s victory during the 1967 Six-Day War, solidifying his legacy as one of Mossad’s greatest operatives.