Unpacked – ELI COHEN THE MOSSAD’S MASTER SPY
Did you know that one of Israel’s greatest heroes was a man called Kamel Amin Thaabet.
Confused? Let us clear it up.
This was actually the pseudonym of Mossad agent extraordinaire, Eli Cohen, who infiltrated the Syrian power elite and used his privileged position to send confidential plans about the country’s military and government back to Israel.
But how did Eli Cohen become Kamel Amin Thaabet? How did his dangerous work help Israel and what led to his identity finally being revealed?
In the latest installment of History of Israel Explained, we bring you the story of the talented spy who put Israel’s safety and security ahead of his own. A man who paid the ultimate price for protecting his country.
What do you think of the story of Eli Cohen? Have you ever thought about just how far someone should be expected to go to protect their homeland? Email us or drop your reactions in the comments under the video.
