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Ehud Barak and Jeffrey Epstein shared a long-term professional and personal association, characterized by frequent meetings at Epstein's residence [1], [2] and collaborative efforts to facilitate geopolitical deals and security consulting [3], [4], [5]. Their relationship is documented through extensive private correspondence [6], [7] and Barak's public acknowledgment of their connection following the release of the Epstein files [8], [9].
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Series of Reports Ignored by Media Show Jeffrey Epstein's ... commondreams.org 19 facts
perspectiveEhud Barak has denied allegations of sexual assault made by Virginia Giuffre and stated he was unaware of Jeffrey Epstein's activities with minors during their friendship.
claimVirginia Giuffre, a victim of Jeffrey Epstein, alleged in her posthumous memoir that a figure widely believed to be Ehud Barak sexually assaulted her on Epstein's private Caribbean island when she was 18.
accountJeffrey Epstein and Ehud Barak sold Israeli surveillance technology, which had previously been used in occupied Palestine, to the government of Côte d’Ivoire in 2014.
quoteEhud Barak sent a message to Jeffrey Epstein explicitly thanking him for "setting the whole thing together" regarding the backchannel negotiations with Russia.
claimJeffrey Epstein assisted former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak in developing a formal security agreement between Israel and Mongolia.
accountThe independent outlet Drop Site News has published an investigative series since late September 2025 using emails between Ehud Barak and Jeffrey Epstein to document Epstein's role in brokering intelligence deals between Israel and other nations.
quoteMurtaza Hussain stated: “it’s not Epstein chasing Barak—it’s Barak chasing Epstein,” and that at times, “it looked like Mossad was working for Epstein instead of Epstein working for Mossad.”
accountJeffrey Epstein and Ehud Barak architected a deal in 2014 for the government of Côte d’Ivoire, led by President Alassane Ouattara, to purchase Israeli surveillance technology previously used in occupied Palestine.
accountEmails between Ehud Barak and Jeffrey Epstein from 2013 to 2016 show they had intimate, daily correspondence where they discussed political and business strategy and Epstein coordinated meetings for Barak with members of his elite circles.
claimEhud Barak has categorically denied allegations of sexual assault made by Virginia Giuffre and stated he was unaware of Jeffrey Epstein's activities with minors during their friendship.
accountEmails between Ehud Barak and Jeffrey Epstein span the years 2013-2016, beginning just before Ehud Barak concluded his nearly six-year tenure as Israel's minister of defense.
claimMurtaza Hussain observed that in the relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and Ehud Barak, it appeared that Ehud Barak was pursuing Jeffrey Epstein, and at times, it looked like Mossad was working for Jeffrey Epstein.
accountEmails between Ehud Barak and Jeffrey Epstein from 2013 to 2016 show the pair had intimate, oftentimes daily correspondence where they discussed political and business strategy as Jeffrey Epstein coordinated meetings for Ehud Barak with members of his elite circles.
quoteEhud Barak sent a message to Jeffrey Epstein explicitly thanking him for "setting the whole thing together" regarding the backchannel negotiations with Russia.
measurementThe Wall Street Journal reported that Ehud Barak visited Jeffrey Epstein's estates in Florida and New York more than 30 times between 2013 and 2017.
claimEhud Barak visited Jeffrey Epstein's estates in Florida and New York more than 30 times between 2013 and 2017, years after Jeffrey Epstein had been convicted for soliciting a minor for prostitution.
accountThe independent outlet Drop Site News has published an investigative series since late September based on emails between Ehud Barak and Jeffrey Epstein, which the outlet used to unearth Jeffrey Epstein's role in brokering intelligence deals between Israel and other nations.
claimEmails between Ehud Barak and Jeffrey Epstein from 2013 to 2016 show they had 'intimate, oftentimes daily correspondence' where they discussed 'political and business strategy as Epstein coordinated meetings for Barak with other members of his elite circles.'
accountJeffrey Epstein helped former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak develop a formal security agreement between Israel and Mongolia, which included recruiting Larry Summers to serve on a Presidential Advisory Board for Mongolia's economy.
Jeffrey Epstein and Israel: What Do the Records Show? sana.sy 9 facts
claimA 2020 FBI memo from a confidential human source alleges that Jeffrey Epstein was trained as a spy under Ehud Barak and functioned as a co-opted asset for Israeli and allied intelligence, relaying information via Alan Dershowitz.
accountYoni Koren, a former Israeli military intelligence officer and aide to Ehud Barak, stayed at Jeffrey Epstein's properties for weeks and received funding from Epstein for cancer treatment in 2012.
accountIn 2013, Jeffrey Epstein and Ehud Barak discussed arranging a meeting with Vladimir Putin to facilitate the removal of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
perspectiveEhud Barak has publicly expressed regret over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, apologizing for his years-long association and calling it a mistake in hindsight.
claimComedian Bassem Youssef highlighted connections between Jeffrey Epstein, Ehud Barak, Ghislaine Maxwell's Mossad heritage, and Alan Dershowitz during an interview with Piers Morgan.
quoteIn an email from December 2018, Jeffrey Epstein wrote to Ehud Barak, "You should make clear that I don’t work for Mossad :)".
perspectiveBenjamin Netanyahu asserted in 2026 that Ehud Barak's personal ties to Jeffrey Epstein do not imply state espionage.
accountJeffrey Epstein and Ehud Barak explored using former MI6 and Mossad agents to recover frozen Libyan assets.
accountJeffrey Epstein invested in a technology startup linked to Ehud Barak, which was later rebranded as Carbyne, a company specializing in emergency response software with ties to Israeli security sectors.
Why Epstein's Links to the CIA Are So Important | The Nation thenation.com 7 facts
claimThe Nation asserts that it is unlikely Jeffrey Epstein and Ehud Barak could have engaged in disaster capitalism without the complicity of American intelligence agencies.
claimJournalists Ryan Grim and Murtaza Hussain (reporting for Drop Site News) and Matthew Petti (reporting for Reason) documented Jeffrey Epstein's extensive work on behalf of Israel, often in collaboration with former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak.
claimBranko Marcetic of Jacobin summarized reporting indicating that Jeffrey Epstein hosted an Israeli military intelligence officer, worked with Ehud Barak to influence actions against Iran and Syria, and brokered security agreements between Israel and the nations of Mongolia and Côte d’Ivoire.
quoteIn a 2014 email to Ehud Barak regarding cybersecurity, cyberwarfare, and surveillance, Jeffrey Epstein wrote: “with civil unrest exploding in ukraine syria, somolia [sic], libya, and the desperation of those in power, isn’t this perfect for you.”
quoteIn an email exchange regarding geopolitical instability, Jeffrey Epstein wrote to former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak: "with civil unrest exploding in ukraine syria, somolia [sic], libya, and the desperation of those in power, isn’t this perfect for you." Ehud Barak replied: "You’re right [in] a way. But not simple to transform it into a cash flow. A subject for Saturday."
claimJeffrey Epstein and Ehud Barak were practitioners of disaster capitalism, a concept described by Naomi Klein and others as profiting from the desperation of those in power.
quoteIn response to a 2014 email from Jeffrey Epstein about global chaos, Ehud Barak replied: “You’re right [in] a way.”
Emails Reveal Epstein's Ties to Mossad—But Corporate ... - FAIR.org fair.org 5 facts
quoteJeffrey Epstein asked Ehud Barak to “wait until they could speak privately before Barak notified intelligence leaders of a deal” with Russian-Israeli oligarch Viktor Vekselberg, and to “not go to number 1 too quickly.”
claimJeffrey Epstein helped Ehud Barak deliver a proposal for mass surveillance of Ivorian phone and internet communications, which was crafted by former Israeli intelligence officials.
accountThe nonprofit whistleblower organization Distributed Denial of Secrets (DDoS) published emails from former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, who was one of Jeffrey Epstein's closest connections, following a hack by the group Handala.
quoteJeffrey Epstein…exploited his network of political and financial elites to help Barak, and ultimately the Israeli government itself, to increase the penetration of Israel’s spy-tech firms into foreign countries.
claimJeffrey Epstein, Ehud Barak, and Russian elites pressured the Obama administration to approve military strikes on Iran.
How Jeffrey Epstein's intelligence ties go back decades middleeasteye.net 4 facts
claimJeffrey Epstein arranged meetings between former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, the CEO of the Dubai-based port operator DP World.
claimJeffrey Epstein worked as a fixer for former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak.
claimJeffrey Epstein attempted to facilitate backchannel talks between former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and Russia during the outbreak of the Syrian civil war.
claimJeffrey Epstein sent emails to former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak in which Epstein implored Barak to 'make clear that i dont work for mossad'.
Epstein & Israel: Drop Site News Investigates Jeffrey Epstein's Ties ... democracynow.org 4 facts
claimEhud Barak relied on Jeffrey Epstein to create a backchannel to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
claimJeffrey Epstein and Ehud Barak attempted to facilitate a deal involving Russia to remove Bashar al-Assad and replace him with a pro-Russian dictator acceptable to Israel.
claimJeffrey Epstein operated by pitching Ehud Barak to foreign governments as a security consultant who could solve security problems and provide access to Israeli intelligence-linked surveillance technology firms, with the goal of signing formal deals with Israel.
claimJeffrey Epstein facilitated a meeting between Ehud Barak and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Who is in the Epstein files? - BBC bbc.com 3 facts
accountEhud Barak made plans to stay at Jeffrey Epstein's New York City residence in 2017, according to an exchange in the newly released documents.
accountEhud Barak, the former Israeli Prime Minister, corresponded with Jeffrey Epstein on multiple occasions after Jeffrey Epstein was convicted for sex crimes in Florida in 2008.
claimEhud Barak has acknowledged his regular interactions with Jeffrey Epstein but stated he never observed or participated in any inappropriate behavior or parties.
Epstein files: Truth, accountability and a million new conspiracy ... cnn.com 3 facts
accountJeffrey Epstein attempted to secure an audience with Russian President Vladimir Putin on several occasions through former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak.
claimIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on X that Jeffrey Epstein's relationship with Ehud Barak proves that Epstein was not working for Israeli intelligence.
claimFormer Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak stated that he regrets knowing Jeffrey Epstein and denied witnessing or participating in any improper behavior involving him.
Series of Reports Ignored by Media Show Jeffrey Epstein's ... wanttoknow.info 3 facts
measurementFormer Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak visited Jeffrey Epstein's estates in Florida and New York more than 30 times between 2013 and 2017.
claimJeffrey Epstein facilitated an agreement for Mongolia to purchase Israeli military equipment and surveillance technology from companies with which Jeffrey Epstein and Ehud Barak had financial ties.
claimVirginia Giuffre alleged in her posthumous memoir that a figure described as 'the Prime Minister' violently raped her on Jeffrey Epstein's private Caribbean island when she was 18, a figure widely believed to be Ehud Barak.
What were Jeffrey Epstein's links to Israel? | Espionage News aljazeera.com 2 facts
claimIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Twitter that Jeffrey Epstein's close relationship with Ehud Barak does not suggest Epstein worked for Israel, but rather proves the opposite.
claimJeffrey Epstein had extensive contact with Yoni Koren, a senior aide to Ehud Barak and member of Israeli military intelligence, who made regular stays at Epstein's New York residence.
Who else is mentioned in Epstein's private files? - NPR npr.org 1 fact
claimNoam Chomsky stated that Jeffrey Epstein connected him with former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak.
Jeffrey Epstein scheduled meetings with Noam Chomsky, CIA ... globalnews.ca 1 fact
claimOne meeting involving Noam Chomsky and Jeffrey Epstein also included former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak.
The CIA's Epstein problem - UnHerd unherd.com 1 fact
claimJeffrey Epstein had business relationships with former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and Britain’s Prince Andrew.
Was Jeffrey Epstein, superconnector of the rich and powerful, a spy? aol.com 1 fact
claimJeffrey Epstein was an investor in one of the companies owned by former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak.
Jeffrey Epstein - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
claimIsraeli intelligence officer Yoni Koren, a former aide to Ehud Barak, stayed at Jeffrey Epstein's Manhattan residence multiple times, including during 2013, 2014, and 2015.
Jeffrey Epstein messaged with former CIA director Bill Burns, files ... theguardian.com 1 fact
claimJeffrey Epstein emailed Peter Thiel in August 2013 claiming that Bill Burns, Ehud Barak, and Terje Rød-Larsen would be at his house on June 1.
Was Jeffrey Epstein, Superconnector of the Rich and Powerful, a Spy? businessinsider.com 1 fact
claimThe Epstein files potentially contain information regarding Jeffrey Epstein's relationships with powerful individuals who have intelligence ties, specifically former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and CIA Director William Burns.