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Disruption at Former Shin Bet Chief Yoram Cohen’s Political Event in Jerusalem

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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 15 hours ago

What happened

At a political event in Jerusalem on July 27, 2026, a participant accused former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen of authorizing torture during the investigation of Amiram Ben-Uliel, sparking a heated confrontation. Cohen did not engage in the dispute and continued his speech after the disruption. The case remains controversial among right-wing activists and security officials.

  • 01A participant accused former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen of authorizing torture during a Jerusalem event.
  • 02The accusation related to interrogation methods used in the Amiram Ben-Uliel case.
  • 03The verbal dispute nearly escalated into a physical altercation.
  • 04Cohen did not intervene and resumed his speech after the disturbance.
  • 05The Ben-Uliel investigation remains controversial among right-wing activists and security officials.

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Gadi Eisenkot
OrganizationsShin Bet

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WallaCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Disruption at Former Shin Bet Chief Yoram Cohen’s Political Event in Jerusalem
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew15 hours ago
Activists Protest Former Shin Bet Chief Yoram Cohen Over Amir Ben Uliel Torture Allegations

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