The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/yoram-cohen/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:48:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Yoram Cohen | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/yoram-cohen/ 32 32 After joining Yashar, ex-head of Shin Bet says Smotrich a ‘legitimate’ partner, but not Ben Gvir https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-joining-yashar-ex-head-of-shin-bet-says-smotrich-a-legitimate-partner-rules-out-ben-gvir/ Sat, 09 May 2026 20:48:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3819862 Yoram Cohen warns of 'catastrophic' outcome for Israel if current coalition with its 'non-Zionist' elements retains power after election, says he entered politics due to Netanyahu's 'failures'

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]]> Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen joins Eisenkot’s Yashar party https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-shin-bet-chief-yoram-cohen-joins-eisenkots-yashar-party/ Tue, 05 May 2026 14:43:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3816776 Cohen, who served as head of the Shin Bet from 2011 to 2016 under Netanyahu, is a fierce critic of the prime minister; Eisenkot praises him as a 'statesmanlike and ethical voice'

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]]> Ex-Shin Bet chiefs, top brass decry ‘unprecedented attacks’ on agency by PM and allies https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-shin-bet-chiefs-top-brass-decry-unprecedented-attacks-on-agency-by-pm-and-allies/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:52:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3754046 36 former officials accuse Netanyahu and his associates of attempting to absolve him of responsibility for Oct. 7 and convince his base there's no need for state commission

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]]> Advisory panel said to delay decision on David Zini’s fitness to serve as Shin Bet chief https://www.timesofisrael.com/advisory-panel-said-to-delay-decision-on-david-zinis-fitness-to-serve-as-shin-bet-chief/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 19:02:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3645302&preview=true&preview_id=3645302 Senior Appointments Advisory Committee meets briefly after former head of security agency warns approval of nomination would cause country 'irreversible damage'

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]]> 4 ex-Shin Bet heads file objections to appointment of Zini as security agency chief https://www.timesofisrael.com/4-ex-shin-bet-heads-file-objections-to-appointment-of-zini-as-security-agency-chief/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:47:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3643966&preview=true&preview_id=3643966 Nadav Argaman, Ami Ayalon, Yoram Cohen, Carmi Gillon send separate letters to appointments panel day after 260 officials said to warn Zini may trample democracy

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]]> ‘On the precipice of defeat’: 19 former defense chiefs demand end to Gaza war https://www.timesofisrael.com/on-the-precipice-of-defeat-former-defense-chiefs-demand-end-to-gaza-war/ Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:27:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3612915 Over a dozen ex-officials who held key posts say fighting in Strip no longer serves any attainable military goal but only political interests; letter to Trump urges him to intervene

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]]> Ex-Shin Bet chief: Netanyahu asked me to ‘disqualify’ Bennett from security cabinet https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-shin-bet-chief-netanyahu-asked-me-to-disqualify-bennett-from-security-cabinet/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 11:33:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3519820 Yoram Cohen says PM claimed 'loyalty issue' with Bennett, who himself charges PM tried removing him over 2014 aim to 'finish' Hamas; PMO decries 'fake news'; Cohen also files High Court declaration

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]]> Over 40,000 in Tel Aviv protest Netanyahu over move to fire Shin Bet chief https://www.timesofisrael.com/over-40000-in-tel-aviv-protest-netanyahu-over-move-to-fire-shin-bet-chief/ Wed, 19 Mar 2025 01:49:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3505778 Former Mossad chief says prime minister poses 'clear and present danger to the nation's security' as crowd accuses leaders of abandoning nation for narrow political interests

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]]> Ex-Shin Bet head says PM once asked him to wiretap top defense officials for fear of leaks https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-shin-bet-head-confirms-pm-once-asked-him-to-wiretap-ministers-amid-fear-of-leaks/ Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:05:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3433354 Then-IDF chief Gantz recalls Netanyahu's 'toxic and suspicious attitude' in 2011 when reports said Israel was seriously considering strike on Iran's nuclear facilities

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]]> Former Shin Bet head warns of ‘bloodshed’ that West Bank annexation would cause https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-shin-bet-head-warns-of-bloodshed-that-west-bank-annexation-would-cause/ Thu, 01 Aug 2019 14:36:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2122603&preview=true&preview_id=2122603 As security cabinet advances plan its members say brings Israel closer to extending sovereignty beyond Green Line, Yoram Cohen says state should be working to 'reduce occupation'

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]]> Former Shin Bet chief being courted for ministerial post https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-shin-bet-chief-being-courted-for-ministerial-post/ Fri, 04 Jan 2019 08:13:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1992068 As several top ex-defense officials enter politics, Israeli TV says Yesh Atid and Labor are seeking to enlist Yoram Cohen

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]]> ‘Mossad isn’t a crime syndicate,’ Netanyahu says in dig at ex-spy chief https://www.timesofisrael.com/mossad-isnt-a-crime-syndicate-netanyahu-says-in-dig-at-ex-spy-chief/ Sun, 03 Jun 2018 10:09:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1863313&preview=true&preview_id=1863313 Former agency head Tamir Pardo had accused PM of trying to wiretap his phone, pushing for a strike on Iran

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]]> PM’s phone tapping request said part of effort to stop leaks in secret project https://www.timesofisrael.com/pms-phone-tapping-request-said-part-of-effort-to-stop-leaks-in-secret-project/ Fri, 01 Jun 2018 18:49:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1862768&preview=true&preview_id=1862768 After allegations Netanyahu requested surveillance of head of Mossad, IDF, report says he did not specifically target the two, but wanted greater oversight of all involved

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]]> Ex-Shin Bet head denies PM asked him to ‘specifically’ tap IDF and Mossad chiefs https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-rare-statement-ex-shin-bet-head-denies-pm-asked-him-to-tap-idf-mossad-chief/ Fri, 01 Jun 2018 15:50:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1862679&preview=true&preview_id=1862679 Netanyahu also rejects report, slams 'no limit to lies' after 'Uvda' TV program claims he tried but failed to eavesdrop on top security brass

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]]> PM: I listen to Arik Einstein, Beatles, not phone calls of IDF and Mossad heads https://www.timesofisrael.com/pm-i-listen-to-arik-einstein-and-the-beatles-not-calls-of-idf-and-mossad-heads/ Fri, 01 Jun 2018 14:50:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1862622 Netanyahu slams the media for 'lies' after a report alleged he asked the Shin Bet security agency in 2011 to tap the phones of top spy and army chief

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