Ben Cohen

Deputy International Spokesperson of the IDF

Tel Aviv District, Israel

About

Californian-Israeli in Tel Aviv.

Experience

  • IDF Spokesperson's Unit (Full-time · 4 yrs 8 mos)
    • Deputy International Spokesperson
      Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

      - Deputy International Spokesperson of the IDF with various roles in operational, management and external communication capacities.

    • Commander of Officers Course
      Jul 2025 - Jan 2026 · 7 mos

      - Held full responsibility for the planning and oversight of the training and education of 12 incoming officers to the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit.

    • Deputy Spokesperson of the Intelligence Directorate
      Jun 2024 - Jul 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

      - Planned and carried out the media aspect of major operations including "Rising Lion" in Iran and "Northern Arrows" in Lebanon. - Oversaw communication between the IDI and Israeli + International press. - Significant role in the public release of Oct. 7th internal investigations. - Recognized for excellence by IDF Spokesperson for role in operation “Rising Lion”

  • Assistant to Consul at Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest
    Jul 2021 - Nov 2021 · 5 mos

    - Advanced mutual interests in the technological field between Israel and the Silicon Valley. - Planned and executed response to anti-Israel activities in the region.

  • International President at BBYO
    Jun 2020 - Jun 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo

    - Elected by representative body to serve in a full-time capacity for a year after high school as the international president of the largest Jewish youth group in the world. - Oversaw the activities and development of over 80,000 teens in 50+ countries. - Active member of board of directors.

  • Hebrew Teacher at Oshman Family JCC
    Aug 2018 - Jun 2020 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Salesperson at Black Diamond Sports
    Apr 2016 - Sep 2016 · 6 mos