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Israel’s Barak says he regrets knowing Epstein after documents detail their long friendship

Ehud Barak apologized for maintaining ties with Epstein post-2008 conviction, saying he cut ties after 2019 reinvestigation and never observed inappropriate conduct.

  • Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak has apologized for his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including regular correspondence, multiple visits to Epstein's Manhattan apartment, and one to his private island.
  • Barak said he regretted knowing Epstein and apologized to those who feel 'deeply uncomfortable', stating he should have examined the details more thoroughly.
  • Barak acknowledged visiting Epstein numerous times and staying at his home when out of public office, but maintained he did nothing illegal or improper.
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Israel's Barak says he regrets knowing Epstein after documents detail their long friendship

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak has apologized for his yearslong friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Their relationship included regular correspondence, multiple visits to the disgraced financier’s Manhattan apartment and one to his private island.

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Al Jazeera broke the news in Qatar on Friday, February 13, 2026.
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