Israel Intensifies Search for Eli Cohen's Remains

Israel is intensifying efforts to locate the remains of Eli Cohen, a legendary Mossad spy executed in 1965, by reaching out to Syrian officials and foreign parties. Cohen, who infiltrated Syria's political elite under the alias Kamel Amin Thabet, provided crucial intelligence that contributed to Israel's success in the Six-Day War. His burial site remains a closely guarded secret, with Syrian authorities reportedly concealing it and changing its location multiple times to thwart Israeli recovery efforts. Additionally, Israel is seeking information related to missing IDF soldiers from the 1982 Battle of Sultan Yacoub, as part of its broader policy to repatriate its agents and soldiers. Despite ongoing diplomatic attempts, Syrian regimes have consistently refused to reveal the location of Cohen's grave. Recent reports suggest that Israel's renewed push is influenced by the current political turmoil in Syria, potentially opening new avenues for negotiation.