HistoryBites WATCH: He risked his life and tricked the Syrians for years to gain crucial intel. Eli Cohen was killed 2 years before the 6-Day War -- which began 50 years ago today. But his work enabled Israel to defend itself and defeat its Arab enemies. Here's his incredible story. ----> for powerful stories from any time like HistoryBites.

WATCH: He risked his life and tricked the Syrians for years to gain crucial intel. Eli Cohen was killed 2 years before the 6-Day War -- which began 50 years ago today. But his work enabled Israel to defend itself and defeat its Arab enemies. Here's his incredible story. ----> for powerful stories from any time like HistoryBites. HistoryBites Eli Cohen was an Israeli super spy and the secret hero of the 6-Day War.