Barak
128
Connections
43
Sources
1
Quality /10
6
Entity Types
Person who had business relations with Jeffrey Epstein and considered breaking them off.
Connection Graph
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Evidence Breakdown
alleged
4 (3%)
Mutual Connections
Entities connected to Barak through shared intermediaries, but not directly linked.
Connected via: Epstein's Black Book, Likud, Israel +30 more
Person
Ghislaine Maxwell
Connected via: Epstein's Black Book, Israel, The Times of Israel +11 more
Organization
U.S. Southern District of New York
Connected via: Epstein's Black Book, Likud, Israel +9 more
Person
Ehud Barak
Connected via: Likud, Meretz Party, The Times of Israel +7 more
Organization
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Connected via: Epstein's Black Book, Israel, documents +7 more
Key Relationships
Mentioned In
- Document Epstein's Black Book - Barak listed in Epstein's black book Official Document
- Organization Likud - Likud is requesting that the Attorney General investigate Barak's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Credible Reporting
- Location Israel - Discussed Israel with Epstein in relation to moving Russians there Single Source
- Document New Files - Barak is mentioned as being targeted in connection with new files Single Source
- Document released documents - Released documents contain details of Barak's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein Official Document
- Document documents - Barak is mentioned in documents that detail his long friendship with Epstein Single Source
- Document Jerusalem Post Article - Jul 10 2019 - The Jerusalem Post article reported on the investigation of Barak's relationship with Epstein Credible Reporting
- Organization The Times of Israel - The Times of Israel reported on information about Barak found in Epstein-related documents Credible Reporting
- Document Documents detailing Epstein-Barak friendship - Barak is mentioned in documents that detail his long friendship with Jeffrey Epstein Official Document
- Document Jewish Telegraphic Agency - Barak is the subject of a Jewish Telegraphic Agency article about dissolving his partnership with Jeffrey Epstein Single Source
- Document Epstein photos (fresh trove) - Barak is reported to figure prominently in the newly released collection of Epstein photographs Single Source
- Organization Times of Israel - The Times of Israel reported on Barak's statement about removing Epstein from their business partnership Single Source
- Document Epstein documents (20,000-plus released records) - Barak is mentioned in Epstein-related documents regarding policy discussions Official Document
- Document Leaked Epstein Recording - Barak is shown in the Epstein recording advocating for an immigration policy shift. Single Source
- Organization Mail on Sunday - The Daily Mail published insinuations about Barak's ties to Epstein that have prompted Barak to threaten legal action Credible Reporting
- Organization Daily Mail - Daily Mail published reports about Barak's alleged ties to Epstein that prompted threats of a lawsuit Credible Reporting
- Document Epstein Case Files - Barak is mentioned in the Epstein files in connection with discussions about Russian immigration Single Source
- Organization Haaretz - Haaretz reported on Barak's statement about potentially breaking off business relations with Jeffrey Epstein Credible Reporting
- Person Benjamin Netanyahu - Netanyahu targets Barak in context of Epstein-related matters Single Source
- Person Netanyahu - Netanyahu criticized Barak for his ties to Jeffrey Epstein Single Source
Employed By
- Person Yitzhak Rabin - Barak was appointed as interior minister in 1995 under Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. Credible Reporting
- Person Shimon Peres - Following Rabin's assassination, Barak served as Minister of Foreign Affairs in Shimon Peres' government (1995-1996). Credible Reporting
- Person Ehud Olmert - Barak was sworn in as Minister of Defense on 18 June 2007 as part of Prime Minister Olmert's cabinet reshuffle. Credible Reporting
- Organization Sayeret Matkal - Barak served as a commando in the elite Sayeret Matkal unit. Credible Reporting
- Organization Aman (Military Intelligence Directorate) - Barak served as head of Aman, the Military Intelligence Directorate from 1983-85 Credible Reporting
- Organization Electronic Data Systems - Barak left Israel to work as a senior advisor with United States-based Electronic Data Systems after leaving politics... Credible Reporting
- Organization SCP Private Equity Partners - Barak became a partner of SCP Private Equity Partners Credible Reporting
- Organization Knesset - Barak was elected to the Knesset on the Labor Party list in 1996. Credible Reporting
- Organization Labour Party - Barak served as leader of the Labor Party between 1997-2001 and 2007-2011. Credible Reporting
- Organization Israel Defense Forces (IDF) - Barak served in the IDF for 35 years, rising to Chief of General Staff (1991-1995). Credible Reporting
- Person Prime Minister of Israel - Barak served as Prime Minister of Israel from 1999 to 2001. Credible Reporting
- Person Minister of Defense - Barak served as Minister of Defense from 1999-2001 and 2007-2013. Credible Reporting
- Person Shlomo Ben-Ami - Shlomo Ben-Ami served as Foreign Minister under Barak's government and attended the Taba Summit. Credible Reporting
- Organization Israeli Intelligence - Barak served as Prime Minister of Israel (ex-PM) Single Source
- Person Benjamin Netanyahu - Barak served as deputy prime minister and Defense Minister in Netanyahu's second government between 2007 and 2013. Credible Reporting
Connected To
- Person Ariel Sharon - Sharon defeated Ehud Barak in the 2001 prime ministerial election. Credible Reporting
- Person Amir Peretz - Peretz was defeated by Ehud Barak in the 2007 Labor leadership election Single Source
- Location Israel - Barak allegedly brokered an intelligence relationship involving Israel Single Source
- Location Southern Lebanon - Barak ordered the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Southern Lebanon in May 2000 Credible Reporting
- Event Operation Isotope - Barak led Operation Isotope in 1972 to free hostages on hijacked Sabena Flight 571 Credible Reporting
- Event Operation Entebbe - Barak was a key architect of the Entebbe raid in June 1976 Credible Reporting
- Event Operation Cast Lead - Barak led Operation Cast Lead from December 2008 to January 2009 as Defense Minister Credible Reporting
- Event Yom Kippur War - Barak commanded an improvised regiment of tanks during the Yom Kippur War Credible Reporting
- Event Operation Pillar of Defense - Barak planned to retire after Operation Pillar of Defense but postponed it Credible Reporting
- Document Oslo Accords - Barak implemented the first Oslo Accords during his tenure as Chief of the General Staff Credible Reporting
- Person Amichai Ayalon - Barak defeated Ami Ayalon in the Labor Party runoff election in June 2007 Credible Reporting
- Organization Attorney General (of Israel) - Attorney General was asked by Likud to investigate Barak regarding his relationship with Epstein Credible Reporting
- Location Côte d'Ivoire - Barak allegedly brokered an intelligence relationship involving Côte d'Ivoire Single Source
- Organization Israel Defense Forces (IDF) - Barak served in IDF for 35 years (1959-1995), rising to Chief of the General Staff Credible Reporting
- Person Virginia Giuffre (née Roberts) - Giuffre claimed she was sexually assaulted by Barak after being trafficked to him by Epstein. Barak denied the claims. Court Record
- Location Jeffrey Epstein's Upper East Side Mansion - Barak is connected to Epstein's NYC apartment through the reported installation of Israeli security there for him Single Source
- Organization Mail on Sunday - Barak challenged or questioned the Daily Mail's Epstein article, prompting the newspaper's response. Credible Reporting
- Organization Daily Mail - Barak is in a dispute with the Daily Mail over an Epstein-related article Alleged
- Person Netanyahu - Netanyahu alleged that Barak had ties with Epstein and suggested they worked together Alleged
- Person Jeffrey Epstein - The report alleges that Epstein and Barak worked together to broker an intelligence relationship between Israel and C... Single Source
Charged With
- Person Ariel Sharon - Barak was defeated by Ariel Sharon in the 2001 prime ministerial election Credible Reporting
- Organization Mail on Sunday - Barak plans to sue Daily Mail for published allegations about his conduct at Epstein's home Single Source
Associated With
- Person Ariel Sharon - Barak was defeated by Likud leader Ariel Sharon in the 2001 Prime Ministerial election. Credible Reporting
- Person Amir Peretz - Barak supported Amir Peretz after dropping out of the Labor Party leadership race in 2005; Peretz's poor performance ... Credible Reporting
- Organization Shas - Barak formed a coalition with the ultra-Orthodox party Shas in 1999 Credible Reporting
- Organization Likud - Likud called for an official investigation of Barak regarding his relationship with Epstein Credible Reporting
- Organization PLO - Barak's government resumed peace negotiations with the PLO Credible Reporting
- Event Operation Isotope - Barak led Operation Isotope in 1972, a mission to free hostages on hijacked Sabena Flight 571. Credible Reporting
- Event Operation Cast Lead - Barak led Operation Cast Lead from December 2008 to January 2009 in his capacity as Minister of Defence. Credible Reporting
- Event Yom Kippur War - Barak commanded an improvised regiment of tanks during the Yom Kippur War. Credible Reporting
- Event October 2000 riots - Barak's government faced challenges from the October 2000 protests. Credible Reporting
- Event 2006 Lebanon War - The 2006 Lebanon War damaged Amir Peretz's reputation, which helped Barak's return to politics. Credible Reporting
- Event Operation Pillar of Defense - Barak planned to quit politics following Operation Pillar of Defense but postponed it until later that year. Credible Reporting
- Document Oslo Accords - Barak implemented the first Oslo Accords during his tenure as Chief of General Staff from 1991-1995. Credible Reporting
- Person Nava Barak - Barak was married to Nava (née Cohen) until their divorce in August 2003 Credible Reporting
- Person Nili Priel - Barak married Nili Priel on 30 July 2007 in a small ceremony at his private residence. Credible Reporting
- Organization SCP Private Equity Partners - Barak became a partner of the Pennsylvania-based investment company SCP Private Equity Partners. Credible Reporting
- Organization Democratic Union - Barak's Israel Democratic Party merged with others to form the Democratic Union alliance for the 2019 election. Credible Reporting
- Organization Israeli Security - The Israeli security installation at Epstein's NYC apartment was specifically for Barak Single Source
- Person Amichai Ayalon - Ayalon ran against Ehud Barak for Labor Party leadership in 2007, finishing second in the primary and losing the runoff Single Source
- Person Amichai Ayalon - Barak defeated Ami Ayalon in a runoff election on 12 June 2007 to win Labor Party leadership. Credible Reporting
- Organization Hebrew University of Jerusalem - Barak earned his bachelor's degree in physics and mathematics from Hebrew University of Jerusalem in 1968. Credible Reporting
Part Of
- Organization Independence - Barak formed the Independence party in January 2011 as a breakaway from Labor Credible Reporting
- Organization Labour Party - Barak was elected leader of the Labor Party in 1997 Credible Reporting
- Financial Entity Limited partnership (Barak-Epstein) - Barak was a partner in a limited business entity that was being dissolved Credible Reporting
- Financial Entity limited partnership - Barak was a partner in a limited partnership with Jeffrey Epstein that was being dissolved Credible Reporting
- Financial Entity Limited partnership between Barak and Jeffrey Epstein - Barak is a partner in the limited partnership with Jeffrey Epstein that attorneys are working to dissolve Single Source
- Financial Entity business partnership - Barak was involved in a business partnership with Jeffrey Epstein Credible Reporting
- Organization Democratic Party - Barak's Israel Democratic Party merged with others to form the Democratic Union alliance Credible Reporting
- Person Jeffrey Epstein - Barak had a limited partnership with Jeffrey Epstein that was being dissolved through legal proceedings Credible Reporting
Visited
- Location Beirut - Barak participated in the 1973 covert raid in Beirut and oversaw the Siege of Beirut from Beirut International Airport. Credible Reporting
- Location Epstein's home - Daily Mail published allegations implying Barak socialized with young women at Epstein's home Alleged
Located At
- Location Kibbutz Mishmar HaSharon - Barak was born on kibbutz Mishmar HaSharon in what was then Mandatory Palestine. Credible Reporting
Attended
- Event Camp David 2000 Summit - Barak participated in the Camp David 2000 Summit to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict Credible Reporting
- Event Camp David Summit (2000) - Barak participated in the 2000 Camp David Summit aimed at resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Credible Reporting
Owned
- Financial Entity Ehud Barak Limited - Barak established Ehud Barak Limited company which reportedly made over NIS 30 million Credible Reporting
- Financial Entity Limited partnership (Barak-Epstein) - Barak had a limited partnership with Jeffrey Epstein, with his attorneys working to dissolve it Credible Reporting
- Organization Ehud Barak Limited - Barak established a company "Ehud Barak Limited" which is thought to have made over NIS 30 million. Credible Reporting
Paid
- Organization Wexner Foundation - The Wexner Foundation paid Barak $2 million for a study on the Palestinian conflict. Credible Reporting
Funded
- Organization Wexner Foundation - The Wexner Foundation paid Barak $2.3 million for two reports, one of which was not completed Single Source
Represented By
- Organization Mail on Sunday - Barak threatened to sue the Daily Mail for publishing alleged false statements about his ties to Epstein Single Source
- Person attorneys - Barak is represented by attorneys who are working to dissolve his limited partnership with Jeffrey Epstein Credible Reporting
Source Documents & Evidence
“Israel installed security at Epstein's Manhattan apartment for ex-PM Barak”
“Israeli Security Installed at Epstein's NYC Apartment for Barak”
“Epstein, Barak brokered Israel-Côte d'Ivoire intelligence relationship: Report”
“Did Epstein 'Not Work for Israel'? Netanyahu Targets Barak as New Files Expand the Network”
“Israel's Barak says he regrets knowing Epstein after documents detail their long friendship”Accessed: 2026-02-21
“Barak plans to sue Daily Mail for implying he socialized with young women at Epstein's home”
“Answering Barak, Daily Mail Says It Stands by Epstein Article, Rejects 'Malicious' Motives”
“Barak, Reacting to Epstein Reports, Looked Almost Desperate – for Good Reason”Accessed: 2026-02-23
“Barak vows to sue Daily Mail for 'sordid insinuations' over his ties to Epstein”
“Barak says he is looking to remove Epstein from business partnership”Accessed: 2026-02-23
“Barak wanted Russian immigration to offset Arab population growth, Epstein files show”
“Wexner Foundation: We paid Barak $2.3 million for 2 reports; 1 wasn't finished”
“Netanyahu again goes after Barak for ties to accused billionaire Jeffrey Epstein”Accessed: 2026-02-23
“Court opinion mentioning Barak found on CourtListener”Accessed: 2026-02-24
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NBC News
“"Israel's Barak says he regrets knowing Epstein after documents detail their long friendship"”Accessed: 2026-02-26
“Barak says attorneys working to dissolve limited partnership with Jeffrey Epstein”Accessed: 2026-02-26
“Wexner Foundation says it paid Barak $2 m. for Palestinian conflict study”
“Investigate Barak and his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein”Accessed: 2026-02-27
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JNS.org
“Netanyahu: Epstein-Barak ties suggest two worked to subvert Israeli democracy”Accessed: 2026-03-26
“Barak, Clinton, Michael Jackson among celebrities figuring prominently in fresh trove of Epstein photos”Accessed: 2026-03-27
“Barak: Attorneys working to dissolve limited partnership with Jeffrey Epstein - The Jerusalem Post”
“Benjamin Netanyahu: Barak connected with offender, trafficking Jeffrey Epstein”Accessed: 2026-04-02
- 📖https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Giuffre
- 📖https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amir_Peretz
- 📖https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ami_Ayalon
- 📖https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariel_Sharon
- 📖https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ehud_Barak
- 📖https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connections_of_Jeffrey_Epstein
- 📖https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Saint_James
Added: 2026-02-21
· Updated: 2026-05-13
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