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Cohen's true successes began when he was reassigned to Damascus, Syria, where he rented an opulent villa and became entrenched in social and political scenes. His connections led him to individuals like General Amin el-Hafez, a key player in the Ba’ath Party—an organization feverishly opposing Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser. This relationship proved invaluable as Cohen gathered critical intelligence regarding Syria’s military and strategic plans.
He attended parties, charmed dignitaries, and even toured military installations under the guise of a businessman eager to invest in Syria. Eli’s remarkable memory allowed him to retain sensitive information that he swiftly relayed back to Israel, often encoded to ensure secrecy.