Demystifying the Mossad with Former Mossad Director Yossi Cohen

Sep 19, 2025

Yossi Cohen, former director of Israel's Mossad and author of *The Sword of Freedom*, reveals the covert world of intelligence. He discusses Mossad's unique operations, emphasizing its role in Israeli national security. Cohen debunks conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination of Charlie Kirk, highlighting how such narratives thrive after tragedies. He addresses threats from Iran and regional proxies, and illustrates the crucial U.S.-Israel relationship. This dialogue unveils the complexities behind intelligence and the real dangers Israel faces today.

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INSIGHT

Mossad's Core External Role

Mossad is an external intelligence service focused on gathering and disrupting threats outside Israel.
It operates high-risk penetrations behind enemy lines to prevent attacks and strategic programs.

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No Margin For Being Second

Israel's persistent existential threats force Mossad to take greater risks and push capabilities further.
That pressure creates a culture where being second is not acceptable across intelligence domains.

ANECDOTE

Condemning Political Assassination

Yossi Cohen expressed condolences over Charlie Kirk's assassination and condemned political violence.
He emphasized Mossad would not target American influencers or orchestrate such killings.

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Former Mossad director Yossi Cohen joins Ami’s House for an unprecedented conversation about Charlie Kirk's assassination, Israel’s failures on October 7th, and conspiracy theories.

(For Yossi's response to our questions about Jeffery Epstein, check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/amishouse/posts)

In this episode, we dig into:

🔴 What the Mossad actually does and why it’s unique among global intelligence agencies.

🔴 The reality behind assassination programs—and how conspiracies about Mossad thrive after tragedies.

🔴 Cohen’s candid reaction to the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the baseless claims tying Israel to it.

🔴 The dangers Israel faces from Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas, and global propaganda.

🔴 Why the U.S.–Israel relationship is more vital than ever.This episode is for anyone who cares about truth, Israel’s security, and the future of the West.🙏🏼 Support on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/amishouse/posts

📕Find Yossi Cohen’s new book, “The Sword of Freedom” here:

https://a.co/d/0W0fq1U00:00 – 01:09 Introducing Yossi Cohen, Former Mossad Director01:09 – 02:15 Why Mossad Is the World’s “Boogeyman” in Conspiracies02:15 – 04:06 What the Mossad Really Does04:06 – 05:22 Behind Enemy Lines: How Israel Stops Terror Attacks05:22 – 07:18 Why Israel Can’t Afford to Be “Number Two”07:18 – 09:26 Assassinations, CIA, and Mossad’s Unique Role09:26 – 13:29 Mossad vs. Global Intelligence Agencies13:29 – 14:22 The Threats You Never Hear About14:22 – 15:28 Yossi Cohen on the Charlie Kirk Assassination15:28 – 17:12 What Mossad Keeps Secret—and Why17:12 – 20:24 Life Inside Mossad: Secrecy, Family, and Pop Culture Myths20:24 – 23:15 Addressing the Conspiracy About Kirk & Mossad23:15 – 26:32 Why These Conspiracies Are Antisemitic Lies26:32 – 29:30 Deterrence vs. Conspiracy: The Mossad Paradox29:30 – 36:20 The Iranian Threat & October 7 Context36:20 – 40:06 Does Israel Control U.S. Policy? Cohen Responds40:06 – 42:20 When Mossad Saves Lives Beyond Israel42:20 – 49:06 October 7th: Intelligence Failures Explained49:06 – 55:07 Why Israel’s Defenses Collapsed on October 7th55:07 – 01:00:00 Humanitarian Dilemmas: Gaza, Civilians & War01:00:00 – 01:05:25 Public Condemnations vs. Private Support for Israel01:05:25 – 01:08:50 Is the Status Quo Sustainable? Israel’s Future Choices01:08:50 – 01:09:11 Closing Reflections#israel #charliekirk #podcast #jewishhistory #israelhistory