Archive · 16 Nov 2025
Epstein Facilitated Israeli Security Deals in Ivory Coast
Imagine a country in Africa called Ivory Coast had some fighting after an election.
Two men, a famous financier named Jeffrey Epstein and a former leader of Israel named Ehud Barak, were interested in helping.
Epstein, who was known for being secretive, helped connect Barak and other Israeli security experts with the leaders of Ivory Coast.
They offered to sell spying technology and security advice to the Ivory Coast government.
This happened through secret emails and private meetings, even while Barak was still in his government job and after he left.
Epstein helped set up meetings and present plans for monitoring phones and the internet.
Eventually, this led to an official security agreement between Israel and Ivory Coast.
Jeffrey Epstein and former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak allegedly facilitated Israeli security and intelligence deals in Cote d'Ivoire.
Epstein acted as a behind-the-scenes facilitator, coordinating meetings and helping present proposals for surveillance technology.
The deals involved Israeli security services offering counterterrorism cooperation and intelligence operations to the Ivorian government.
Evidence comes from leaked emails and US House Oversight Committee files, suggesting Epstein's involvement while Barak was still Defense Minister and after he left office.
An official Israeli defense and internal security agreement with Cote d'Ivoire was signed by mid-2014.
- Who
- Jeffrey Epstein and former Israeli officials, including former Prime Minister Ehud Barak
- What
- Allegedly brokered deals for Israeli security services and intelligence operations in Cote d'Ivoire, with Epstein acting as a facilitator.
- When
- Primarily between 2012 and 2014, following the 2010-2011 political unrest.
- Where
- Cote d'Ivoire, with coordination meetings in Jerusalem and New York.
- Why
- To provide security and intelligence services to the Ivorian government amidst political instability and post-conflict rebuilding.
Allegations of Epstein's Role
Barak's Defense
Epstein's Involvement
Allegations of Epstein's Role
Documents and emails suggest Epstein acted as a fixer and intermediary, facilitating meetings and brokering deals between Israeli security services and the Ivory Coast government. He helped present plans for monitoring communications and coordinated key meetings.
Barak's Defense
Barak has claimed his dealings with Epstein were private, implying Epstein's role was not officially sanctioned or directed by him.
Timing of Involvement
Allegations of Epstein's Role
Epstein's involvement in Israeli intelligence operations in Africa was evident in 2012, while Barak was still Defense Minister.
Barak's Defense
Barak continued negotiating the deal after leaving office in March 2013, suggesting a post-government private business venture facilitated by Epstein.
- Key Figures
- Jeffrey Epstein, Ehud Barak, Alassane Ouattara, Benjamin Netanyahu
- Nation Involved
- Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
- Key Period
- Late 2010 - Mid-2014
- Nature of Deals
- Security and counterterrorism cooperation, intelligence sharing, surveillance systems
- Documentary Evidence
- Secret emails, US House Oversight Committee files, leaked documents