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Amichai Cohen
Expert on Israel’s internal security agency and national security laws; Senior Fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute and professor of law at Ono Academic College.
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Mar 27, 2025
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The Politics of the Shin Bet: A History – with Amichai Cohen
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Amichai Cohen, an expert on Israel's internal security agency and a professor of law, dives deep into the tumultuous relationship between Shin Bet and the Israeli government. He discusses the recent dismissal of Shin Bet's chief and its historical implications for national security. Listeners learn about the agency's essential role in counter-terrorism, the political tensions it faces, and the infamous Bus Line 300 affair. Cohen also sheds light on the 2002 Shin Bet Law, balancing security needs with democratic accountability.
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