New documents reveal Jeffrey Epstein's extensive ties to Israeli political figures

Recently released documents and emails show former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak had a close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The records indicate Barak regularly stayed at Epstein's New York apartment and the two discussed large consultancy fees paid to former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.

Separately, an FBI informant reportedly became convinced Epstein was an Israeli spy, a claim Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied. The documents have also fueled online conspiracy theories, including AI-generated photos falsely claiming Epstein is alive in Israel.