Eli Cohen

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Eli Cohen born?December 26, 1924
2. Where was Eli Cohen born?Alexandria, Egypt
3. What is Eli Cohen known for?Deep cover infiltration of Syrian government and military circles for Mossad
4. What is the alias?Kamel Amin Ta'abet
5. What is the date of execution?May 18, 1965
6. Who was Eli Cohen?Eli Cohen was an Israeli spy born in Alexandria, Egypt, who worked for Israel's intelligence agencies.

Deep Cover: An intelligence operation where an agent assumes a false identity for an extended period.
Geopolitical Ramifications: The effects of an event or action on the relationships between countries and their power.
Tradecraft: The skills and techniques used by intelligence agents to conduct espionage safely and effectively.