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Syrian Jew Sentenced to Death in Damascus As ‘spy’ for Israel

May 10, 1965
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Elie Cohen, a wealthy Syrian Jew accused, in a trial that started in Damascus 40 days ago, of being a “spy” for Israel, was convicted and sentenced to death yesterday, according to Damascus dispatches received here today.

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