Former Head of Mossad Yossi Cohen Contemplates Entry into Politics
In a surprising turn of events, former head of the Mossad, Yossi Cohen, hinted at the possibility of entering into politics during a speech at the Globes conference on Tuesday. Cohen stated, “I have not yet decided whether to enter politics in Israel. It is not impossible, but you have to think carefully. The discussion of the Palestinian state is not relevant now.”
Additionally, Cohen addressed the recent investigation published in the New York Times regarding the funding sources of Hamas, stating, “The investigation is not accurate. The money that was transferred to the Gaza Strip, as part of a concept that turned out to be wrong, was part of a national policy. It was not intended to strengthen Hamas.”
Furthermore, Cohen took a clear jab at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, implying that some individuals did not take responsibility for their actions in a crisis, and that those who did not should be held accountable.
Cohen also emphasized the importance of continuing to combat the Iranian military nuclear capabilities, stating, “The Mossad’s goal for many years was to suppress, prevent and thwart the capabilities of the Iranian military nuclear. We must remind ourselves that we need to continue to fight because this, by definition, all security forces, may be an existential threat.”
In regards to the situation in the north, Cohen expressed the need for calm and reaffirmed the IDF’s capabilities to react to any potential threats posed by Hezbollah in Lebanon.
The possibility of Yossi Cohen entering into politics could have significant implications for the future of Israeli politics, given his extensive background in security and intelligence. As the news of his potential political aspirations continues to spread, many will be watching closely to see if he decides to take the plunge into the world of Israeli politics.