In 1967, when Israel dismantled Syrian guns on the Golan Heights as part of a pre-emptive strike, how did they know the secret location of those weapons?
Israel’s most famous spy, Eli Cohen, successfully entered the upper echelons of the Syrian government as an undercover Mossad agent. The secrets he obtained proved crucial to Israel’s victory in the Six-Day War.
At this year’s JLI National Jewish Retreat, taking place August 16-21, Cohen’s only surviving brother, Avraham Cohen, will reveal behind the scenes insight into the unique man’s story.
Avraham will share his family’s experience as well as the ongoing struggle to have Cohen’s remains returned to Israel. The film “Undercover in Damascus” which chronicles Eli Cohen’s dangerous and dramatic mission will also be screened.
It is 46 years since Eli Cohen was discovered by the Syrian government and publically hanged. He had infiltrated the regime with such brilliance that he was being considered for the position of Syrian Minister of Defense.
Cohen was 41 years old at the time of his death. He left behind a widow, three daughters and a son. His remains have not been returned to Israel despite many diplomatic attempts to ensure a proper resting place for “our man in Damascus.”
More information can be found on our website www.jretreat.com or call 1877-JRetreat (573-8732)
VIDEO: Promo of “Undercover in Damascus”
true maseros nefesh.. may his soul rest with G-d
He had a son in January that year 5625/1965.
In fact the last time his family saw was at the Bris in January.
He was caught soon after and hanged 18 May.
His neshomo is 87 years old = he could have been living now if not for those wicked people. HY”D!!!!!!
BH. The Baal Shem Tov, used to ask people, “how they were” in order to receive a “boruch Hashem” out of them, and explained, that “this is Hashem’s wages”. Why is not “BH” placed before writing a letter or comment? is not Hashem everywhere and everything?
He left 2 daughters and one son… Sophia, irit and shaool
to all us lubavitchers in the army netzach golani etc
it looks like an amazing video
A true hero and warrior !!
his child
i had never heard of eli cohen and then today in one of my classes a girl spoke about him. i can’t believe it i feel so uninformed having never heard about this major hero. can’t wait to meet him with moshiach soon!
you probably think you are someone very special
Guess who I am?