MK Eli Cohen

Israel can topple Iranian regime, war may last a few weeks, Energy Minister Eli Cohen tells 'Post'

Eli Cohen told The Jerusalem Post that coordination between the United States and Israel has led to “a very strong and deadly combination.”

Eli Cohen, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure attends Economic Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on February 25, 2026.
Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen.

US energy chief cancels Israel visit amid dispute over gas deal with Egypt

Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen.

INGL announces Israel's new deal to export natural gas to Egypt via two billion shekel pipeline

 ENERGY MINISTER Eli Cohen attends a Knesset Economic Affairs Committee meeting in December.

Azerbaijan, Israel likely to further expand cooperation in energy - opinion


Israel seeks to repair Poland ties, resume Holocaust education trips

On Tuesday night, Foreign Minister Eli Cohen spoke with his Polish counterpart Zbigniew Rau, the first such talks between foreign ministers of both countries in two years.

 Jewish Youth from all over the world participating in the March of the Living  seen at the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp site in Poland, as Israel marks annual Holocaust Memorial Day, on April 16, 2015.

Ukraine makes major demands from Israel in preparation for FM visit

Officials reported that Ukraine requested approval for a loan of $500m.

 Demonstrators carry placards and flags during a protest against the Russian invasion to the Ukraine in Tel Aviv on August 24, 2022.

Israel passes first hurdle for US visa waiver with 3% or less refusal rate

Israel at present bans most Palestinian travel through Ben-Gurion for security reasons, even in cases where the Palestinians hold US passports.

 Israeli entry visa

Biden administration blunders, rewrites Mideast history -opinion

The Biden Administration is pushing fabricated narratives instead of building on the advances in the Middle East through the Abraham Accords.

 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House, as Secretary of State Antony Blinken looks on, earlier this month.

Borrell to FM Cohen: Avoid ‘unilateral’ actions against Palestinians

While Borrell and Cohen pledged their commitment to further improve EU-Israel ties, there are some areas of disagreement.

 European Union Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell speaks on the tensions between the neighbouring Western Balkan nations in Brussels, Belgium, August 18, 2022.

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen should meet with J Street Israel CEO - opinion

A meeting with Nadav Tamir, executive director of J Street Israel, would be an important test of the seriousness of Foreign Minister Eli Cohen’s efforts.

 FOREIGN MINISTER Eli Cohen attends a ceremony at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem on Monday, at which he is welcomed as the new minister.

Russia reaches out to new Israeli foreign minister

Eli Cohen's statement that Israel Israel should talk less about the Russia-Ukrainian war was interpreted to mean that he would move closer to Moscow and be less critical.

 Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (L) and Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen.

Netanyahu announces new security cabinet

Benjamin Netanyahu announced his new security cabinet, of which eight of the 11 seats were from his Likud Party.

Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a Likud faction meeting in the Knesset.

Senator Graham: Idea that Israel should speak less about Russia is 'unnerving'

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen said that Israel “will talk less” with respect to the Russian-Ukrainian war.

 US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) looks on during a news conference calling to designate Russia as state sponsor of terrorism, on Capitol Hill, in Washington, US, September 14, 2022.

Israel’s strategic ties with the US are a top priority, new FM says

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen has already spoken with US Ambassador Tom Nides and will speak with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken later today.

Likud MK Eli Cohen Federation of Local Authorities conference in Tel Aviv, December 8, 2022.