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Former Israeli PM Ehud Barak, Jeffrey Epstein Linked to Business and Security Deals in Côte d’Ivoire
Brief By Newsbrief / 6:29 PM on 16 Nov 2025
During the political crisis in West Africa’s Côte d’Ivoire, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and Jeffrey Epstein reportedly sought business opportunities. After meeting President Ouattara in 2012, the Israeli team advised on security reforms. Leaked emails suggest Epstein was involved in Israeli intelligence operations. In 2014, Israel and Côte d’Ivoire signed a security agreement, with Barak playing a key role.