What were Jeffrey Epstein’s links to Israel?

Recent documents released by the US Department of Justice have shed light on the connections between Jeffrey Epstein and Israel. According to FBI documents, Epstein funded organizations linked to the Israeli military, including the Friends of Israel Defence Forces (FIDF) and the Jewish National Fund (JNF). The FIDF is known for raising funds for active duty Israel Defence Forces soldiers and veterans, while the JNF is involved in settlement-building activities in occupied Palestine. These revelations indicate Epstein's financial support for groups that play significant roles in Israeli military and settlement efforts. Additionally, a 2020 FBI document suggests that Epstein was trained as a spy under former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak. This document, classified as a confidential human source report, includes intelligence regarding potential foreign influence over the electoral process in the United States. It also mentions that the source provided details about phone calls between Epstein and Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz, which were reportedly relayed to Mossad, Israel's national intelligence agency. The implications of these findings have sparked considerable interest and concern, leading to investigations into Epstein's connections with Israeli intelligence services and settler groups. The release of these documents has dominated headlines and raised questions about the extent of Epstein's influence and activities related to Israel.