Ezra Cohen

Ezra Cohen is a Panamanian businessman serving as Ambassador of Panama to Israel since January 2025.

Early life Born in Panama in 1960, Cohen comes from Persia and Israel on his father’s side and Greece and Macedonia on his mother’s side. Cohen’s Colombian father fought in the War of Independence. He was captured by the Jordanians and on release wanted to go to a place where there was no war and no winter which is how he ended up in Panama. A few years later, while visiting Jerusalem, his father met his Israeli mother.

Career Starting his career at age 17, Cohen worked in both the public and private sectors fostering economic, technological, and cultural initiatives on a global scale. He founded 26 companies including the first Panamanian company to be listed on the NASDAQ.

As the executive director of Shevet Achim for nine years, Cohen looked to transform and modernize it. as Panama's ambassador to Israel. In May 2026, Cohen accompanied Israeli president Isaac Herzog on his official visit to Panama.

Personal Cohen is married to Linda Cohen. He speaks Hebrew.