Eli Cohen

Israel begins talks with Syrians to locate burial site of Eli Cohen

Syria refused to return Cohen's body to his family in Israel, and his body was allegedly buried multiple times to prevent Israel from finding and returning his remains. 

Netanyahu explores 'Elon Musk-style' role for Eli Cohen after Foreign Ministry reshuffle

Netanyahu has suggested creating a new role for Cohen, similar to the position US President-Elect Donald Trump has built for billionaire Elon Musk in his new administration.

08/12/2024

New exhibit showcasing life of Mossad spy Eli Cohen set to open to public

The exhibit is expected to illustrate various stages in Cohen's life on three different chronological paths.

A power station is seen in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod August 8, 2011

Israel approves controversial plan to construct first power plants in West Bank

According to Israel’s Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen, “For the first time in the history of the state, [Israel] will build power plants in Judea and Samaria.”

By BENJAMIN EDIDIN
16/11/2024

Possibly saving NIS 2 billion: Government announces new electricity reform

The reform, set to take effect on July 25, with allow Israeli consumers to choose which supplier to purchase electricity from.

Former FM Eli Cohen granted Yair Netanyahu a diplomatic passport, legality in question

Police begin investigation after senior police officials report that Yair Netanyahu does not meet the criteria for a diplomatic passport. Investigation is pending.

By ALON HACHMON/MAARIV ONLINE
10/07/2024

UN to blacklist Israel, Hamas, Islamic Jihad in conflict report

Last year’s report listed entities such as the Taliban in Afghanistan and ISIS in Iraq. Hamas is also expected to be included in this year’s list.

Energy minister calls on Christian lawmakers: Move embassies to Jerusalem

Cohen tapped into the audience's biblical sentiments by emphasizing Israel's centuries-old struggle for its land, which was bestowed by God on the Jewish people more than 4,000 years ago. 

By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
03/03/2024
 Foreign Minister Israel Katz speaks at the Munich Security Conference in Germany on February 16

Israel FM issues directive against unilateral Palestinian statehood

Israel Katz issues a directive to all of Israel's emissaries abroad reaffirming Israel's rejection of international decrees regarding a unilateral decision to found a Palestinian statehood.

3 tips for Israel’s new energy minister from environmental activists

The current climate bill was deemed “shameful” by environmental activists, many of whom said it could worsen the climate change situation in Israel.

By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
31/12/2023
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