What Barak-Epstein audio says about Israeli controlling demographics

Al JazeeraCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 6, 2026 at 04:54 PM

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A recently released audio recording reveals former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak discussing demographic strategies with Jeffrey Epstein. In the undated conversation, Barak suggests Israel could absorb a million Russian-speaking immigrants to offset the Palestinian population and lessen the influence of religious Jews. He implies a preference for these immigrants, citing the ability to be "selective" about their "quality," and seemingly disparages Sephardi Jews. Barak also highlights the political divisions between religious and secular Jews in Israel and advocates for breaking the Orthodox rabbinate's monopoly on religious definitions and practices. The recording was part of a large file release by the U.S. Department of Justice.

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Palestine 70% Vladimir Putin 80% Russia 80% Ehud Barak ×2100% Jeffrey Epstein 100% Israel ×2100%

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ehud barak 90% israeli demographics 90% russian immigrants 80% palestinian population 80% population control 70% jeffrey epstein 70% religious jews 60% racism 60% ashkenazi jews 50% sephardi jews 50%