The Take

Jeffrey Epstein’s 'one single cause': Israel

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Feb 10, 2026
Craig Mokhiber, an international human rights lawyer and former long-serving UN official, walks through newly released files about Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to Israel. He discusses Epstein’s access to UN circles, links to Israeli figures like Ehud Barak, and alleged role in fostering covert Israel-UAE cooperation. The conversation highlights how elite networks shape Middle East policy.
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INSIGHT

Epstein's Influence On Oslo Architects

  • Jeffrey Epstein cultivated deep ties with key Oslo architects Mona Yule and Terje Rod Larsen over many years.
  • Those ties suggest Epstein acted as an intermediary shaping diplomacy that sidelined Palestinian rights.
INSIGHT

UN General Assembly As Epstein's 'Super Bowl'

  • Epstein targeted the UN General Assembly as a networking 'Super Bowl' to influence global actors.
  • The files even show he had access to confidential UN documents and communications with senior officials.
ANECDOTE

Larssen's Financial And Personal Links

  • Terje Rod Larsen took personal loans from Epstein and his family connections appear in Epstein's will.
  • Larsen later stepped down from the International Peace Institute amid revelations of his Epstein ties.
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