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(8,288 posts)belief that Epstein was working for Israeli intelligence.
From Google's AI Overview:
While there is no definitive proof that Jeffrey Epstein was a formal agent for the Mossad (Israel's intelligence agency), recent investigative reporting based on leaked emails and documents has revealed extensive ties and a working relationship with Israeli intelligence officials.
Key findings from investigative reporting, primarily by the outlet Drop Site News, which used emails from former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and documents from the U.S. House Oversight Committee, indicate that Epstein:
-Acted as a "fixer" and "dealmaker" at an elite level, leveraging his network to advance Israeli foreign policy goals.
-Helped broker official security agreements between Israel and other countries, including Mongolia and Côte d'Ivoire, which involved the sale of Israeli military and surveillance technology.
-Established a covert backchannel between Israel and Russia during the Syrian Civil War, aiming to facilitate the removal of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, a key Israeli national security priority.
-Hosted a senior Israeli intelligence officer, Yoni Koren, who was also Barak's aide, at his Manhattan apartment for extended periods between 2013 and 2015.
Despite this evidence of a functional relationship, some sources argue that Epstein was not a formal agent, but rather an "asset" working to advance Israeli interests. Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has categorically denied the claims that Epstein worked for the Mossad, calling the accusation a lie.
The U.S. Department of Justice and FBI have stated that there is no credible evidence in their files to support the existence of a "client list" or that Epstein was an intelligence asset. This has led to a split in media coverage, with corporate media outlets often dismissing the claims as conspiracy theories, while independent media have published detailed investigations into the connections.