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On May 18, 1965, the Government of Syria executed Eli Cohen, despite protests from world leaders and Israel.
He was never allowed a defense at his trial.
He was brutally tortured during interrogation in defiance of international humanitarian law
His body was never returned to his family.
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In the News
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Canadian Jewish News
Cohen family asks Syria to say Kaddish at brother’s grave
March 15, 2007
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The First Post
Will Israel’s superspy finally rest in peace?
Feb. 20, 2007
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Sabah (Turkish)
Başbakan'a ajanın kemikleri için rica
Feb. 13, 2007
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Sabah (Turkish)
'Casusların Tanrısı' Cohen
Feb. 13, 2007
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Live interview with Tamar Yonah
Courtesy of Israel National Radio
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WWW.theimpossiblespy.com
Interview with film producer Harvey Chertok and Wes Britton by Jordon Rich on Boston's WBZ radio about Harvey's
important 1987 docu-drama, The Impossible Spy.
May 6, 2006
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Tovia Singer Show
Israel National Radio
December 21, 2005
Brother of Eli Cohen, the Mossad's Greatest Spy, Live on Air
The vital intelligence provided by 'our man in Damascus' made it possible for the IDF to capture the Golan Heights in a matter of hours as part of Israel's victory in the Six Day War. In this exclusive interview, retired Mossad agent Maurice Cohen recounts the stunning life and horrific death of his brother, Eli Cohen.
Part 1 (First Hour)
Brother of Eli Cohen, the Mossad's Greatest Spy, Live on Air
Part 2
Part 3
(Second Hour)
How did Maurice discover that his brother was dangerously ensconced in Syria's military elite? How did the Cohen family cope on May 18, 1965, the day Syria executed Eli? Should Israel return the Golan Heights as part of a peace agreement with Syria or in exchange for Eli's body? Maurice Cohen answers these probing questions and more.
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English Translation of PM Sharon's Speech
PM's Speech at the Ceremony Marking 40 Years Since the Death of Eli Cohen
June 27, 2005
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Government Decision to have a State Ceremony marking 40 years since the death of Eli Cohen
(Hebrew)
ציון 40 שנה להעלאתו לגרדום של אלי כהן הי"ד
April 3, 2005
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Sabah (Turkish)
Yağmur ve Cohen'in kemikleri
January 8, 2005
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Sabah (Turkish)
İsrailli pilot için Gül 'barış turu'na çıkıyor
January 1, 2005
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PM Speech at Ceremony for the Fallen of the Intelligence Community.
June 9, 2004
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