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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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An Internet Play
SCENE IV
Eli, I'm Afraid One Day You'll Go And Won't Come Back
(Nadia on the phone to Eli's mother)
Nadia: Yes, hello Sophie, how are you? No, he hasn't gone yet. Yes he's feeling fine, the baby's ok too, the brit was wonderful. Eli is so happy, I've never seen him so happy…I don't know exactly when he's leaving, he hasn't said. Of course I'll send regards Sophie, Bye. (enter Eli) Your mother sends her regards.
Eli: Thanks.
Nadia: Are you leaving?
Eli: Nadia, we've already discussed this, haven't we argued enough? It's good we had a boy this time. I want you to know, it will all work out. You will be happy.
Nadia: Just me? You won't be happy, Eli?
Eli: No, I just meant to say you deserve some happiness.
Nadia: You look very worried Eli.
Eli: The truth is I'm fed up with all this wandering. I'd like to end it all and come back home, for good.
Nadia: So why don't you do that Eli?
Eli: Don't cry Nadia.
Nadia: Eli, I'm afraid one day you'll go and won't come back.
Eli: If I could I'd take you with me.
Nadia: I don't want to go. This is my country, this is my home. I just wish my husband was here too.
Eli: Soon Nadia, soon.
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