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Ehud Barak Regrets Friendship with Epstein, Takes Responsibility

2/13/2026

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Ehud Barak, former Israeli Prime Minister, apologized for his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, acknowledging regular correspondence and visits.
He said he regrets knowing Epstein and takes responsibility for his past decisions.
Barak cut ties with Epstein in 2019 after realizing the extent of Epstein's offenses.
Barak criticized media portrayals of his comments, questioned scrutiny of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's connections, and said no further incriminating evidence will emerge.

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Ehud Barak, former Israeli Prime Minister, apologized for his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, acknowledging regular correspondence and visits.
He said he regrets knowing Epstein and takes responsibility for his past decisions.
Barak cut ties with Epstein in 2019 after realizing the extent of Epstein's offenses.
Barak criticized media portrayals of his comments, questioned scrutiny of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's connections, and said no further incriminating evidence will emerge.