Eli Cohen, aka Kamel Amin Thabet was born 100 years ago today.

1.Eli Cohen successfully infiltrated the highest levels of Syrian society under the alias Kamel Amin Thaabet, posing as a wealthy Arab businessman. He gained the trust of top Syrian officials, including the President, and even entertained them at his home, where he discreetly gathered critical intelligence.

2. Cohen suggested planting eucalyptus trees around Syrian military fortifications in the Golan Heights to provide shade for soldiers. Israeli forces later used these trees as markers to precisely locate and target Syrian positions during the Six-Day War in 1967.

3.Despite his exposure and capture in 1965, Cohen remained steadfast. Before his execution, he requested to write one last letter to his wife and children, displaying remarkable composure and loyalty to his mission. His sacrifice is remembered as one of the most heroic acts in Israeli intelligence history.