The N.Y.T. article about Epstein's rise ignores the elephant in the room, says Philip Weiss.

"Love of Israel was a lead criterion for inclusion in Epstein’s circle. I don’t think Epstein’s “marks” were even fooled by him ... The evidence in plain sight suggests that Epstein was always willing to help Israel whenever possible, and this service ultimately elevated him"

https://mondoweiss.net/2025/12/the-new-york-times-ignores-an-essential-part-of-the-jeffrey-epstein-story-israel

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The New York Times ignores an essential part of the Jeffrey Epstein story — Israel

The New York Times has published a major exposé purporting to explain how Jeffrey Epstein rose to the top of the financial and political world, but it ignores one key topic: Israel.

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The former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak maintained a close relationship with Esptein long after he plead guilty and even asked Esptein to get Trump to give an interview for an Israeli T.V. station ahead of the 2016 elections.

Pro-Israel U.S. groups thanked Epstein for his support long after the pedophile plead guilty

https://mondoweiss.net/2026/02/newly-released-epstein-files-reveal-further-ties-to-israel

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Newly released Epstein files reveal further ties to Israel

The release of more Jeffrey Epstein files reveals further connections between the late, convicted sex criminal and the state of Israel.

Mondoweiss