Syrian official: Israeli spy Eli Cohen may be buried near Damascus barracks
A former Syrian security official claims that the remains of legendary Israeli spy Eli Cohen may be buried near military barracks outside Damascus. The report suggests the burial site was chosen to ensure permanent security for the grave.
Why it matters
The location of Eli Cohen's remains remains a sensitive historical and diplomatic issue between Israel and Syria.
Legendary Israeli spy Eli Cohen may have been buried near unidentified military barracks outside Damascus, Syrian security officer Saeed Jawish claimed in an interview with the Saudi-owned Al Majalla on Saturday.Cohen, a Mossad agent best known for his work in Syria, operated under the alias Kamel Amin Thabet, posing as a wealthy Syrian businessman who had returned to Damascus after years in Argentina. His cover was ultimately blown in January 1965, when Syrian counterintelligence caught him transmitting messages to Israel.
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