Eli Cohen

Eli Cohen was an Israeli spy and agent who gathered crucial information from Syria in the 1960s. Posing as a Syrian businessman, he gained trust among Syrian officials, providing Israel with strategic intelligence that contributed to military successes. His deep infiltration helped shape Israel’s understanding of Syrian plans and capabilities during a tense period. Unfortunately, Cohen was captured by Syrian authorities in 1965, tried for espionage, and executed in 1965. His work is widely recognized as heroic, and he is considered one of Israel’s most effective and celebrated spies, symbolizing dedication and sacrifice in the realm of intelligence.