Unacknowledged Connections: The Epstein-Israel Relationship
Beyond trafficking young women, Jeffrey Epstein was involved in exporting military technology to global governments.
Upon arriving in New York, I was surprised to find my dentist’s office resembled a Victoria’s Secret casting call.
The waiting area was filled with beautiful young women. I later discovered the dentist shared the space with a modeling agency. It was difficult to distinguish between those seeking veneers and those seeking contracts.
Jeffrey Epstein’s life operated similarly, combining illicit activities with interactions with powerful political figures, some linked to the Israeli government. The contrast was jarring.
Epstein’s operation resembled a twisted crossover between crime drama and political thriller. The scandalous aspects overshadowed the geopolitical implications.
Jeremy Scahill’s Dropsite News revealed emails showing that in 2006, Epstein collaborated with Alan Dershowitz to discredit the book “The Israel Lobby and US Foreign Policy,” by John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt. Dershowitz authored a rebuttal, “Debunking the Newest – and Oldest – Jewish Conspiracy,” which Epstein circulated among his wealthy and influential contacts.
Accusations of bigotry often arise when foreign government influence is questioned, as if criticism could trigger a collapse.
Epstein’s connections to Israel have long been rumored. Ghislaine Maxwell, his associate, is the daughter of Robert Maxwell, a businessman and media mogul with ties to Israeli intelligence. His death at sea was followed by a memorial service in Jerusalem and burial on the Mount of Olives.
Epstein’s friendship with former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak involved exporting Israeli cyberwarfare tools disguised as tech startups. This raises concerns about potential espionage.
Recently disclosed emails suggest Epstein acted as an intermediary between Israeli and Russian officials during the Syrian war. Yet, officially, nothing is deemed suspicious.
Epstein-style influence operations, supported by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, extend beyond America.
The Eurovision Song Contest is the latest institution impacted. Euronews questioned new voting rules following allegations of Israeli government interference.
Meanwhile, significant political influence occurs behind the scenes. NBC News highlighted the close relationship between Israeli secret services and the Iranian opposition in exile, the MEK. Supporters like Rudy Giuliani, John Bolton, and Mike Pompeo have helped remove the MEK from terror lists, potentially paving the way for future regime change efforts in Iran.
Europe’s attempts at independence are limited. The EU’s announcement of getting tough on Israel over Gaza was undermined by minimal financial adjustments.
European officials portrayed it as a major event, but the sanctions were insignificant. The EU-Israel trade deal remains in place but is under review, likely to be forgotten.
Israel accused the EU of promoting Hamas propaganda and ignoring Israeli humanitarian efforts, deflecting from the core issue.
The focus on symbolic gestures distracts from the EU’s primary connection to Israel: weapons. Israel’s defense exports heavily rely on the EU. Israeli companies like Elbit and Rafael operate within Europe and have secured contracts to supply electronic warfare systems for NATO frigates.
While EU officials tout minor program cuts, protesters across Europe target the weapons industry. Elbit in Germany has been vandalized, and its subsidiaries picketed.
Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz recently supported military cooperation while opposing an arms embargo.
Queen Ursula’s declarations of EU pressure on Israel are undermined by ongoing weapons contracts.
While Epstein trafficked young girls, he aided in exporting Israeli-linked military systems globally, an issue now gaining attention. He suppressed dissent by labeling critics as conspiracy theorists.
Who will address these difficult questions?
If concerns are dismissed as prejudiced, and the establishment controls the narrative, freedom and sovereignty risk becoming mere historical artifacts.
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