Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has launched a daring counterstrike in the swirling chaos of the 2026 Epstein files, boldly insisting that Jeffrey Epstein—the convicted sex offender and alleged trafficker—never worked for Mossad.
In a pointed X post that stunned observers, Netanyahu proclaimed: “Epstein did not work for Mossad. His unusually close relationship with Ehud Barak proves the opposite.”
The provocative twist weaponizes Epstein’s decade of documented ties to former Israeli PM Ehud Barak—repeated meetings, visits to Epstein’s lavish properties, emails, flights, and shadowy business discussions—as supposed evidence that no official Israeli intelligence link existed, rather than the smoking gun many suspected.
This comes amid fresh DOJ releases highlighting those very connections, FBI informant reports labeling Epstein a possible “co-opted Mossad asset” under Barak’s influence, and lingering questions about funding and favors.
Netanyahu escalates the assault by accusing Barak of being trapped in election bitterness and collaborating with anti-Zionist forces to erode Israeli democracy.
With no definitive Mossad proof emerging from the files, Netanyahu’s defiant claim fractures Israeli politics further and leaves a razor-sharp question hanging: is this a courageous stand for truth, or a calculated shield against explosive revelations?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fired off a provocative counterpunch in the intensifying 2026 Epstein files controversy, staunchly denying that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein ever served as a Mossad agent while turning the revelations into ammunition against his enduring political foe, former Prime Minister Ehud Barak.
In a high-profile X post on February 6, 2026, Netanyahu stated: “Jeffrey Epstein’s unusual close relationship with Ehud Barak doesn’t suggest Epstein worked for Israel. It proves the opposite.” He amplified the attack, claiming Barak remains “stuck on his election loss from over two decades ago” and has “obsessively attempted to undermine Israeli democracy by working with the anti-Zionist radical left in failed attempts to overthrow the elected Israeli government.” Netanyahu accused Barak of fueling mass protests, stirring unrest, and propagating false media stories to destabilize the current administration.
The outburst follows the U.S. Department of Justice’s release of millions of pages under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which have thrust Barak’s decade-long association with Epstein back into the spotlight. Documents outline extensive interactions: over 30 visits to Epstein’s Manhattan properties between 2013 and 2017, emails, flights, business collaborations including the surveillance-tech company Carbyne, and prolonged stays at an Epstein-managed apartment equipped with Israeli-provided security measures. Recordings capture discussions on post-political ventures, consultancy fees, and speculative topics tied to Israel.
A 2020 FBI memorandum, citing a confidential human source, alleged Epstein was a “co-opted Mossad agent” “trained as a spy under” Barak, amid purported Israeli political rivalries (including Barak’s alleged depiction of Netanyahu as a “criminal”). The source referenced Epstein’s attorney Alan Dershowitz purportedly facilitating information exchanges with allied intelligence. These claims constitute unverified hearsay from a solitary informant, lacking any corroboration in official U.S. or Israeli investigations.
Netanyahu’s narrative reversal—framing the intimate personal bond as evidence against institutional involvement—mirrors dismissals from Israeli authorities. Former Mossad officials and ex-Prime Minister Naftali Bennett have condemned Mossad-Epstein theories as unfounded conspiracies misaligned with agency practices. Israeli intelligence sources have branded the speculation baseless smears.
Barak has conveyed deep remorse for the connection, apologizing publicly for the distress it caused and confirming he terminated contact in 2019 as Epstein’s crimes crystallized. He maintains the relationship was personal, devoid of criminality, and denies any impropriety or knowledge thereof.
No conclusive evidence from the unsealed files substantiates Epstein as a Mossad operative—or asset for any intelligence apparatus. Mainstream coverage portrays enduring Mossad speculation as speculative, largely propelled by online amplification absent solid grounding. Netanyahu’s salvo exploits Israel’s fractured political landscape, repurposing the scandal to assail Barak while deflecting from broader inquiries into elite entanglements.
Whether this marks a bold assertion of Israel’s innocence or a tactical maneuver to obscure troubling associations is sharply contested. The disclosures perpetuate debate over power, finance, and geopolitical intersections, though authorities in Jerusalem and Washington uphold that no verified espionage link exists.
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