Yashar Party Chairman Gadi Eisenkot announced today (Tuesday) that former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen has joined his party. “He is a professional, statesmanlike, and ethical voice who represents the type of leadership that Yashar! offers to the people of Israel. Leadership of responsibility and integrity; of results, not of slogans,” he said.
Cohen, who previously served as head of the Shin Bet between 2011 and 2016, joins several figures who have recently joined the party. Among the new members are economist Shaul Meridor, former minister Matan Kahana, former minister Orit Farkash-Hacohen, and other public figures.
Cohen was born and raised in South Tel Aviv and began his career as a fighter in the Golani Brigade. In 1982, he enlisted in the Shin Bet, where he held a series of field and command positions, including in the Arab sector. From 2003 to 2005, he headed the Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria region, and during the Second Intifada, he was involved in operational activity in the area. He later served as deputy head of the service and was eventually appointed to head the organization.
Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen: “Israel is facing major security and social challenges, which improper leadership navigation and handling, as it is today, could bring us to the brink of collapse in the face of the magnitude of the hour. I decided to respond to the order issued by my friend Gadi. This, in the hope and belief that I can be among those who will volunteer to carry out the reconciliation, healing, and repair of our beloved country.”