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Police say probe into diplomatic passports has evidence against Eli Cohen
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By מאיר תורג'מן, חדשות ynet
First reported by Channel 13 · Jun 17, 2026
What happened
Police say they have finished investigating former foreign minister and current Energy Minister Eli Cohen over diplomatic passports issued to people who may not have qualified, including Yair Netanyahu. Investigators believe there is evidence for breach of trust, and prosecutors will decide whether to indict.
- 01Police closed the diplomatic passport probe and sent it to prosecutors.
- 02Investigators say there is evidence of breach of trust against Eli Cohen.
- 03The case began in January 2024 with the attorney general’s approval.
- 04Yair Netanyahu and several local leaders were among those whose passports were reviewed.
- 05Recipients of the passports are not suspects in the case.
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CalcalistUnrated · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Police say probe into diplomatic passports has evidence against Eli Cohen
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Energy Minister Eli Cohen says diplomatic passport case followed procedure
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Police Say There Is Evidence in Diplomatic Passport Probe Involving Eli Cohen
Kan NewsCenter · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Police finish probe into ex-Foreign Minister Eli Cohen over diplomatic passports
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Police Say There Is Evidentiary Basis Against Energy Minister Eli Cohen in Diplomatic Passport Probe
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Police Finish Probe Into Passport Affair Involving Eli Cohen
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Police Wrap Up Probe Into Former Foreign Minister Eli Cohen Over Diplomatic Passports
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Police wrap up probe into diplomatic passports case involving Eli Cohen
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Police Finish Probe Into Former Foreign Minister Eli Cohen Over Breach of Trust Suspicions
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Police Finish Inquiry Into Eli Cohen’s Diplomatic Passport Case
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