Overview
- Posting on X, Benjamin Netanyahu said Jeffrey Epstein’s close relationship with Ehud Barak “proves the opposite” of claims that Epstein worked for Israel and accused Barak of trying to undermine Israeli democracy.
- A 2020 FBI confidential human source report cited in newly discussed Epstein files alleges Epstein was trained as a spy under Barak and describes calls said to be relayed to Mossad, claims that remain unverified.
- Ehud Barak has acknowledged professional and financial ties to Epstein, including investment involvement, and he denies any knowledge of criminal activity or wrongdoing.
- Photographs previously published showed Barak visiting Epstein’s New York residence in 2016, which Barak says was for business, and he says he severed ties once concerns were raised.
- Israeli authorities have stated they have found no evidence linking Barak to Epstein’s criminal conduct, and some outlets note that being named in the files is not an accusation of wrongdoing.