Yoram Cohen
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Supreme Court Rejects Petition to Disqualify Yoram Cohen from Knesset
The Supreme Court rejected a petition seeking to disqualify former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen from running for the Knesset with the Yashar! party.
Former Shin Bet Chiefs Demand Investigation into PM Aide's WhatsApp Security Breach
Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen and security officials demand an immediate investigation into reports that PM Netanyahu aide Yonatan Urich linked his WhatsApp to a service tied to foreign actors.
Gadi Eisenkot Submits "Yashar!" Party List to Knesset with Yoram Cohen in Second Spot
Former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot submitted the candidate list for his "Yashar!" party to the Knesset, naming former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen second and Adi Altshuler as the education minister candidate.
Urgent Petition Seeks to Disqualify Former Shin Bet Chief Yoram Cohen from Knesset Race
An urgent petition has been filed to disqualify former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen from running for Knesset with the Yashar! party over allegations of illegal interrogation methods in 2015.
Yoram Cohen with an unusual message to David Zini: "Even if the Prime Minister asks"
Former Shin Bet head Yoram Cohen criticized Israel's dependence on the US on 103fm, called for a state commission of inquiry, and sent a message to David Zini: "There are cracks in some of his decisions"
Yoram Cohen: "There are cracks in Zini's decisions, security for the Netanyahu family is a far-reaching step"
In an interview with 103FM radio, former Shin Bet head Yoram Cohen stated that there are "cracks" in the decisions made by current Shin Bet chief David Zini. Cohen also addressed the October 7 failure, arguing that an investigation is essential to identify what went wrong and prevent future occurrences.
Yoram Cohen on the 'Accused Law': 'I hope we will pass it in the next government'
In recordings from a home gathering obtained by ynet, former Shin Bet head Yoram Cohen discussed the political landscape and the state of the organization. He advocated for the 'Accused Law,' expressed concerns regarding the Shin Bet's current leadership, and stated that a Palestinian state is currently irrelevant.
"Serve in the army - and come back to me": Gadi Eisenkot's response to activist's question
During an election campaign at Metzitzim Beach, Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot engaged in a discussion with right-wing activist Mordechai David. When asked about his stance on a deal with Hamas following the October 7 massacre, Eisenkot replied that he only engages with those who have performed military service.
Participant interrupts Yoram Cohen's parlor meeting, accusing him of "legitimizing torture"
During a parlor meeting in Jerusalem, former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen faced accusations from an attendee who claimed that exceptional interrogation methods against Jewish detainees were approved under his leadership, specifically referencing the Amiram Ben Uliel case.