Israel installed security at Epstein’s Manhattan apartment for ex-PM Barak

Al JazeeraEN 3 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 19, 2026 at 01:24 PM

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A recent investigation by Drop Site News revealed that the Israeli government, via its UN mission, installed security equipment and controlled access to a Manhattan apartment used by former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak. Starting in 2016, Israeli officials coordinated directly with Jeffrey Epstein's staff to secure the residence at 301 East 66th Street, which was managed by Epstein and owned by a company linked to his brother. Rafi Shlomo, former director of protective services at the Israeli mission, oversaw access and background checks for the apartment. Emails show Barak's wife, Nili Priell, discussing alarm and surveillance installation with Epstein's assistant, confirming Epstein's authorization for the modifications. The apartment was reportedly used to house underage models.

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