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The 'Female Eli Cohen': The Woman Who Infiltrated Beirut's Elite and Spied for Mossad from Her Kitchen

Published March 22, 2026, 09:14
The 'Female Eli Cohen': The Woman Who Infiltrated Beirut's Elite and Spied for Mossad from Her Kitchen

The article presents the story of Sula Kisik Cohen, an Israeli spy who infiltrated the elite of Beirut in the 1960s. Known as “The Pearl,” Cohen gained access to high-ranking political and military officials, transmitting critical information to Mossad. Unlike Eli Cohen, Sula Cohen managed to survive and avoid execution, as her sentence was commuted to imprisonment. Her story highlights her ability to move within high society circles and gather information, while also underlining the risks and challenges of espionage.