New American Documents Re-Highlight Jeffrey Epstein's Relationship with the Mossad

Documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice concerning billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, convicted of operating a sex trafficking network, have reignited controversy regarding his connections to the Israeli intelligence agency (Mossad). A report from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation dating back to October 2020 highlighted allegations suggesting Epstein's potential ties to the Mossad, based on a confidential informant's testimony, details of which were recently published.

The informant claimed that law professor Alan Dershowitz wielded extensive influence, noting that Jared Kushner, son-in-law and advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump, was among his students. The documents stated that Dershowitz informed former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Alex Acosta, that Epstein had connections with American intelligence agencies and those of allied countries. Communications between Dershowitz and Epstein were also observed, followed by contact from Israeli intelligence.

Regarding the Israeli aspect, the informant revealed that Epstein was close to former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, and that he was groomed during Barak's tenure (1999-2001) in the context of intelligence activities. The documents include email correspondence, such as a 2018 message in which Epstein asked Barak to deny working for the Mossad, and another in 2017 inquiring about using former Mossad agents for investigations.

Following the release of these documents, analysts and social media users linked the timing of their disclosure to President Donald Trump's policy towards Iran. Some considered these files to be used as a "political pressure tool" or a "dagger pointed" to push the American administration towards military escalation against Tehran, coinciding with anticipated Iranian maneuvers in the Strait of Hormuz and escalating tensions in the region.

These developments come amidst an unprecedented American military buildup, with Trump renewing his threats to Iran of facing a "much worse attack" than what occurred in June 2025 if it does not cooperate on the nuclear file. Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his prison cell in 2019, leaving behind a legal file that included the names of prominent international figures in politics and art.

Sources reported that these documents reopen sensitive files related to how networks of influence and international blackmail are managed, and the extent of foreign intelligence agencies' penetration into circles close to the White House in recent years.