Netanyahu extends Mossad chief’s term by 6 months

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to extend Mossad intelligence chief Yossi Cohen’s term by six months, until the summer of 2021, according to the Prime Minister’s Office.

Cohen was supposed to step down in January after five years in the position. But he has agreed to stay on until June 2021 at Netanyahu’s request.

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