A former Israeli intelligence operative alleges that Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell operated a blackmail scheme targeting U.S. politicians and figures on behalf of Israeli military intelligence.
Why it matters: If true, these claims suggest foreign interference in American politics through criminal entrapment, undermining democracy and raising questions about alliances and unchecked corruption.
Driving the news: In a 2019 interview on the “Narativ” show hosted by Zev Shalev, ex-spy Ari Ben-Menashe detailed Epstein’s ties to Israeli intelligence, dating back to the 1980s Iran-Contra affair, and accused him of using underage girls to compromise targets.
- Ben-Menashe claims Epstein was introduced by Robert Maxwell, Ghislaine’s father and a known spy, and that the pair ran operations for military intelligence.
- He asserts Epstein’s death in jail was not suicide, calling it “impossible” based on his own time in the same facility.
- The scheme allegedly involved high-tech surveillance and blackmail to influence U.S. figures.
Watch the full interview here:
Catch up quick: Epstein, convicted of sex crimes, died in 2019 amid allegations of trafficking minors. Maxwell, his associate, was later convicted. Ben-Menashe, involved in Iran-Contra, says he met Epstein through Maxwell in the 1980s, predating public knowledge of their relationship.
The intrigue: Ben-Menashe links Epstein to former Israeli PM Ehud Barak, suggesting Barak benefited from Epstein’s gathered “dirt” and provided tech for surveillance, painting a web of high-level involvement.
Between the lines: The operation targeted not just embarrassing acts but felonies with minors, indicating a calculated effort for significant leverage, possibly to sway U.S. policy in Israel’s favor.
What they’re saying:
- “These guys were seen as agents. They weren’t really competent to do very much… So they found a niche for themselves—blackmailing American and other political figures,” Ari Ben-Menashe told Zev Shalev.
- “Sleeping around is not a crime… But sleeping with underage girls is a crime,” Ben-Menashe said, explaining the deliberate use of minors.
The bottom line: These unverified claims highlight potential deep corruption and foreign meddling; further investigation is needed to uncover the truth and protect democratic integrity.
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