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The ex-head of Ìýgave classified intelligence information to a flight attendant, Israeli broadcasterÌýChannel 13 claimed this week.

The accusation was lodged toÌý and is looking into the matter, The Times of Israel reported on Monday.

The unnamed flight attendant enjoyedÌýstrong relations withÌýCohen over the past two years, the report claimed.

The former spy chief vehemently rejected the broadcasters' accusations.

He toldÌýChannel 13: "There is no flight attendant, there is no close relationship, the attorney general has not contacted me" regarding the accusation.

In July,Ìýthe former intelligence official appeared to suggest during an interview with Israeli broadcasterÌýChannel 12Ìý for an explosion that destroyedÌýequipment at Iran's Natanz uranium enrichment plant. This wasÌýa rare public admission by the intelligence agency that it could haveÌýconducted a mission in Iran.

The Times of Israel, which described the Channel 12 interview asÌý"the most revelatory ever given" by a former Mossad chief, said the commentsÌýwere assumedly authorised byÌýstateÌýcensors.

Cohen was given the top job by formerÌýPrime MinisterÌýBenjamin Netanyahu.

Although he is notÌýpresentlyÌýconsidering a bid to become prime minister, Cohen had not ruled out political ambitions in the future.

The ex-intelligence leader was replaced by David Barnea after ending his tenure as Mossad director at the start of June.

Cohen was recently appointed to new Israeli office, the IsraeliÌýGlobesÌýnewspaper reported earlier this month.