Amit Segal's assessment: Yossi Cohen excels in security matters yet falls short in the political arena.
In a recent turn of events, former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen has hinted at a potential foray into politics, aligning himself with the Likud party. However, Cohen has made it clear that this move will only occur after a change in the party's leadership, and he has been vocal in his criticism of the current Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.
This call for "real change" in Israel has caused a stir, with Cohen's statements reflecting a strategic ambiguity and potential political repositioning. In an interview with Dana Weiss, Cohen appeared open to cooperation with Prime Minister Netanyahu, positioning himself as a potential Likudnik. Yet, in a separate interview with Yedioth Ahronoth, Cohen presented himself as anyone-but-Netanyahu.
These contradictory messages have not gone unnoticed. Moshe Segal, a political analyst, has suggested that Cohen's interviews could be an attempt to generate interest for an upcoming book. Segal further stated that the strategic confusion in Cohen's public statements is bizarre, considering the political context of Israel.
However, Cohen remains undecided about running for office or seeking the premiership. His strategic ambiguity leaves the political landscape of Israel in a state of suspense, as many await his next move in this complex security and political context.
