Former Mossad Chief Yossi Cohen Takes Surprise New Role
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
Yossi Cohen, the former head of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency, has accepted a surprising new role following his departure from the agency in 2021. The details of his new position are not yet fully public.
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- Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen has a new, surprising job.
- Cohen led Mossad for five years until May 2021.
- His successor is David Barnea.
- Cohen held senior roles before leading Mossad.
Yossi Cohen, the former head of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency, has taken on a new and unexpected position. Details of this new role have not yet been fully disclosed, but it is described as a surprising development.
Cohen concluded his tenure as Mossad chief in May 2021, after serving for five years. His successor, David Barnea, has since taken over the agency's leadership. Cohen's time at the helm of Mossad was marked by numerous significant operations and strategic initiatives.
Prior to leading Mossad, Cohen held various senior positions within the agency, including head of the technology division and deputy chief. His career in intelligence spans several decades, during which he played a key role in shaping Israel's national security apparatus. The specifics of his current engagement are still emerging, but it is expected to leverage his extensive experience.
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