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Former Mossad director will not enter politics

The former head of the Mossad told associates that he decided not to enter politics due to the impossibility of forming a right-wing party.

Former Mossad director will not enter politics

Poll:

10 seats to Ben-Gvir, five to Smotrich

Poll finds that a right-wing party led by Avigdor Liberman, former Mossad Director Yossi Cohen, Naftali Bennet, and Gideon Sa'ar would win 34 seats.

10 seats to Ben-Gvir, five to Smotrich

Poll:

A party of reservists led by Yoaz Hendel wins 7 seats

A party of reservists running alongside a right-wing party that includes Naftali Bennett, Gideon Sa'ar and Yossi Cohen will together yield 28 mandates and change the political map.

A party of reservists led by Yoaz Hendel wins 7 seats

Poll:

Likud voters want Yossi Cohen to lead if Netanyahu steps down

On the other side of the political map, respondents to the poll believe that the bloc of parties that will face Netanyahu in the next elections should be led by Benny Gantz or Naftali Bennett.

Likud voters want Yossi Cohen to lead if Netanyahu steps down

Poll:

A new right-wing party wins 24 Knesset seats

A party made up of Naftali Bennett, Gideon Sa'ar and Yossi Cohen becomes the largest in the political map, according to a Channel 13 News poll.

A new right-wing party wins 24 Knesset seats

Report:

Former Mossad director threatened ICC prosecutor

British media claims that former Mossad director Yossi Cohen held secret meetings with the ICC prosecutor to dissuade her from investigating Israel for war crimes.

Former Mossad director threatened ICC prosecutor

Former Mossad director: 'Bad' deal - but it's good

Former Mossad director Yossi Cohen has previously stated that a deal should only be made if all hostages are released. Tonight he claimed, 'It needs to be done, and better sooner than later.'

Former Mossad director: 'Bad' deal - but it's good

Yossi Cohen:

We must not bring politics into the matter of the hostages

Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen attends event in support of hostages' families, calls on Israelis to unite: 'Terror groups did not choose hostages based on this opinion or that.'

We must not bring politics into the matter of the hostages

Kan pollster:

'A third of Israel has become more right-wing'

A new poll shows a widespread shift among Israeli political views due to the October 7th massacre.

'A third of Israel has become more right-wing'

Poll:

Sa'ar wins 5 seats after splitting from Gantz

Poll examines scenario in which Sa'ar teams up with Naftali Bennett and Yossi Cohen. Such a party wins 17 seats and tips the scales in the next elections.

Sa'ar wins 5 seats after splitting from Gantz

New poll:

Bennett - 9 seats, Yoaz Hendel - 5, Yossi Cohen - 5

New poll examines what would happen if three separate parties led by Naftali Bennett, Yossi Cohen and Yoaz Hendel, run in the election. All of them cross the threshold.

Bennett - 9 seats, Yoaz Hendel - 5, Yossi Cohen - 5

Former Mossad chief:

Prisoner swap? Only in one stage

Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen warns prisoner swap may 'never end' if it is spread over more than one stage.

Prisoner swap? Only in one stage

Poll:

Parties led by Bennett, Yossi Cohen change the map

Parties led by former Prime Minister and former Mossad chief would win 16 seats combined.

Parties led by Bennett, Yossi Cohen change the map

Former Mossad chief's message to hostages' families

Former head of the Mossad Yossi Cohen urged families of hostages held in Gaza to pressure the government in order to secure their release.

Former Mossad chief's message to hostages' families

Former Mossad director:

'I would not recommend assassinations on Qatari soil'

Former Mossad director Yossi Cohen discusses the war in Gaza, the international pressures surrounding it, and the day after.

'I would not recommend assassinations on Qatari soil'

Channel 13 News poll:

How many seats will Yossi Cohen and Naftali Bennett win?

A party led by Bennett will win 19 seats and change the political map. A party led by Cohen, according to the poll, will win 12 seats.

How many seats will Yossi Cohen and Naftali Bennett win?

Former Mossad chief:

'The attack against Hamas creates pressure to release hostages'

Yossi Cohen says the return to fighting will soon allow for further discussion on the release of hostages.

'The attack against Hamas creates pressure to release hostages'

New poll reveals:

This is who Likud voters say should replace Netanyahu

Nearly one-quarter of Likud voters do not see a candidate fit to replace PM Netanyahu.

This is who Likud voters say should replace Netanyahu

Former Mossad chief: Don't allow fuel into Gaza

Yossi Cohen, former Mossad chief, says there is no existential threat to Israel, Qatar is a worthy middleman between Israel and Hamas.

Former Mossad chief: Don't allow fuel into Gaza

Former Mossad chief: 'I was very surprised, we were shocked'

'State of Israel made an unsuccessful distinction between Hamas and Gaza civilians,' former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen says.

Former Mossad chief: 'I was very surprised, we were shocked'

Former Mossad chief:

'No need to rush ground incursion in Gaza'

Former Mossad chief says that the more the IDF trains for ground entry, the more significant the results of the move will be.

'No need to rush ground incursion in Gaza'

Former Mossad chief:

'There will be no remnant of Hamas in Gaza at war's end'

Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen calls to erase Hamas in Gaza - even if it means opening additional fighting fronts.

'There will be no remnant of Hamas in Gaza at war's end'

Former Mossad chief: Mistake to open Gaza crossing

Yossi Cohen warns: Restoring Gaza water 1st blink in Israeli policy; Gazan civilians also joined massacre of Israelis in border towns.

Former Mossad chief: Mistake to open Gaza crossing

Former Mossad director: 'There is an Iranian signature on this'

Yossi Cohen, former director of the Mossad, is certain that Iran planned the Hamas invasion.

Former Mossad director: 'There is an Iranian signature on this'

Former Mossad chief:

'Stop the legislation, time to come to agreements'

Former Mossad chief calls for halt to the legislation of the judicial reform, blasts the phenomenon of refusal to serve.

'Stop the legislation, time to come to agreements'

Former Mossad head: 'Normalization with Saudia Arabia possible'

Yossi Cohen, former head of the Mossad, talks about the 'new era' emerging in the Middle East.

Former Mossad head: 'Normalization with Saudia Arabia possible'

A-G closes investigation against former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen

Inquiry finds $20,000 gift Cohen received from Australian business tycoon James Packer was approved by Mossad legal adviser

A-G closes investigation against former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen

Former Mossad chief:

The secret behind creating trust

In a special episode of the 'A matter of life and death' podcast, Dr. Tal Patalon speaks with former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen.

The secret behind creating trust

Mike Pompeo:

Former Mossad chief calls me after every explosion in Iran

'CIA and Mossad can work magic together.' Mike Pompeo discusses Mossad-CIA relationship after being honored with the 'Crown of Israel' award

Former Mossad chief calls me after every explosion in Iran

Ex-Mossad chief:

'Israel must stay out of Russia-Ukraine conflict'

Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen warns Israel must not 'put our heads under axes not meant for us' in regard to Russia-Ukraine conflict.

'Israel must stay out of Russia-Ukraine conflict'

Former Mossad chief: Attack on Iran must be on the table

Yossi Cohen, former Mossad chief, says new agreement with Iran must include complete prevention of advancement towards nuclear bomb.

Former Mossad chief: Attack on Iran must be on the table

Former Mossad chief skeptical agreement with Iran is possible

Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen: Raisi more extreme than Rouhani, I’m not sure Iran will agree to a deal.

Former Mossad chief skeptical agreement with Iran is possible

Ex-Mossad chief: Iran not closer to nuclear bomb

Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen says Iran in weaker position than it appears, JCPOA must be completely reworked.

Ex-Mossad chief: Iran not closer to nuclear bomb

What is former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen's next job?

Renewable energy corporation (Doral LLC) taps former Israeli spy chief to help manage development of clean energy.

What is former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen's next job?

Former Chief of Staff: Iran dangerously close to nuclear weapon

Gadi Eizenkot warns that Iran is dangerously close to acquiring a nuclear weapon, implicitly criticizes former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen.

Former Chief of Staff: Iran dangerously close to nuclear weapon

Security official accuses Mossad chief of divulging secrets

Former senior official claiming Cohen carried out 'serious security breaches' during a recent interview.

Security official accuses Mossad chief of divulging secrets

Most Likud voters want former Mossad chief to replace Netanyahu

Over a quarter of Likud voters believe former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen is best candidate to replace PM Netanyahu, new poll shows.

Most Likud voters want former Mossad chief to replace Netanyahu

'We penetrated the heart of the Iranian enemy'

Outgoing Mossad chief at farewell event: We penetrated the heart of the Iranian enemy. We worked tirelessly to reveal its dark secrets.

'We penetrated the heart of the Iranian enemy'

Outgoing Mossad Chief: We need to crack down on Iran

After 38 years in the Mossad, Cohen is leaving with one final message: Let Iran know it will pay a high price for crossing our red lines.

Outgoing Mossad Chief: We need to crack down on Iran

Israeli official to present sensitive info on Iran

Top security officials to discuss Iran intelligence with US counterparts, present Israel's demands for 'Iran deal.'

Israeli official to present sensitive info on Iran

Mossad chief to visit US, discuss Iran

Yossi Cohen to meet senior US administration officials, discuss Iran's attempts to hide information on its nuclear program.

Mossad chief to visit US, discuss Iran

The disagreement between Mossad chief and IDF Chief of Staff

Mossad chief demanded bold response against Iran for attack on Israeli-owned ship, while Chief of Staff Kochavi sought moderate response.

The disagreement between Mossad chief and IDF Chief of Staff

'We're facing the challenges and providing security'

President Rivlin and Mossad head award certificates of outstanding achievement to 12 Mossad members and light Hanukkah candles with them.

'We're facing the challenges and providing security'

WATCH: Netanyahu meets senior Saudi leaders in Riyadh

Israeli officials confirmed reports that Netanyahu, Mossad chief travelled to Saudi capital for meeting with Crown Prince & Mike Pompeo.

WATCH: Netanyahu meets senior Saudi leaders in Riyadh

Mossad chief's message to the Saudis

Mossad chief Yossi Cohen: We are in contact with many countries in the region, there is a new atmosphere.

Mossad chief's message to the Saudis

Mossad chief visits Bahrain

Bahrain's official news agency reports that Mossad chief Yossi Cohen visited the country and met with local intelligence leaders.

Mossad chief visits Bahrain

Mossad chief on joining politics: I have not yet decided

Mossad head describes what preceded the signing of the agreements with the Arab countries: Years of contacts that are managed very gently.

Mossad chief on joining politics: I have not yet decided

'I hope an agreement with Saudi Arabia is within reach'

Mossad chief: The agreements are a strategic change in the campaign against Iran.

'I hope an agreement with Saudi Arabia is within reach'

'Great excitement, this is an exciting trip'

Before taking off for Washington, Mossad chief speaks about the contacts on peace with other countries.

'Great excitement, this is an exciting trip'

Report: Mossad chief met Sudanese official

Arab media reports UAE organized a meeting between Yossi Cohen and the deputy head of the Sudan Sovereignty Council.

Report: Mossad chief met Sudanese official

Mossad chief in UAE for security talks

Yossi Cohen discusses Israel-UAE security cooperation with Emirati officials less than a week after countries reach peace agreement.

Mossad chief in UAE for security talks

'The next Likud leader will be the head of the Mossad'

Strategic advisor Ronen Tzur predicts: Mossad head will succeed Netanyahu as Likud leader.

'The next Likud leader will be the head of the Mossad'

Coronavirus Pandemic

'Passing the torch' in coronavirus fight

PM Netanyahu transfers the assignment for procuring medical equipment from Mossad to the Ministry of Health.

'Passing the torch' in coronavirus fight

Mossad Head: Arab states hit harder than they're letting on

Mossad head said Lebanon, Iraq and Syria have had a high morbidity rate and that the death toll in Iran is far greater than reported.

Mossad Head: Arab states hit harder than they're letting on

Mossad procures vital medical supplies

Director of intelligence agency utilizing international connections to obtain essential supplies

Mossad procures vital medical supplies

Oman denies establishing diplomatic relations with Israel

Oman denies Mossad chief's statement that it has agreed to establish diplomatic relations with Israel.

Oman denies establishing diplomatic relations with Israel

Mossad Chief: Israel renewing ties with Oman

Mossad head Yossi Cohen says "unprecedented opportunity" for thaw in relationship with Arab states.

Mossad Chief: Israel renewing ties with Oman

Details on Mossad chief exposed online

Website reveals details of head of Mossad and IDF spokesman in Arabic, in an attempt to lure journalists to the site.

Details on Mossad chief exposed online

Mossad says goodbye to IDF Chief of Staff

Mossad says goodbye to outgoing IDF Chief of Staff Eizenkot, who expresses appreciation for the joint work between the bodies.

Mossad says goodbye to IDF Chief of Staff

'Another bunch of lies and stories'

Police question Netanyahu's wife over suspicions of misusing public funds. Her lawyer: When the other cases crumble, they make up new lies.

'Another bunch of lies and stories'