Yoram Cohen
יורם כהן
Currently
Former Shin Bet Director
Who they are
Ran the Shin Bet from 2011 to 2016. On the list to give Yashar an answer to Ben-Gvir on internal security.
Positions & record
- Security: Professional counterterrorism over political theater.
- Police: Rebuild the police as a professional force.
- Rule of law: Security services answer to law, not politics.
Where they stand
Judea & Samariaparty lineSeparation via regional framework, security first
Two states / withdrawalSovereignty / annexation
Gaza & Securityparty lineHostage deal and a day-after arrangement
Deal & disengagementFull military control
Haredi Enlistmentparty lineNational service for every community
Universal draftPreserve exemptions
Judiciaryparty lineRestore checks, then consensual reform
Strengthen the courtCurb the court
Economyparty linePragmatic centrism, budget discipline
Social spendingFree market
Religion & Stateparty lineJewish and democratic, per the Declaration
Civil / pluralistHalachic status quo
Career
2011
Appointed Shin Bet Director.
2016
Completes his term.
2026
Joins Yashar.