'The bomb was on its way'

(JNS) — Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen said on Monday that Israel should demand policy concessions from Western countries in exchange for the life-saving intelligence it provides them. Cohen spoke at the second Shurat HaDin – Israel Law Center conference in New York, marking the first time a senior Israeli official has proposed adopting such a policy.

At the conference, Cohen revealed cases during his tenure when the Mossad shared life-saving intelligence, including with Australia.

“We gave the Australians probably one of the most critical intelligence items, which saved hundreds of lives, wh...