Newly unsealed Jeffrey Epstein files reveal former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak urged Vladimir Putin to send one million Russians to Israel, aiming to dilute the Palestinian demographic presence. The documents, from Epstein's notes and recordings, detail Barak pitching mass Jewish immigration during 2019 Moscow meetings to shift voter balances favoring right-wing policies.
Barak, who visited Epstein's properties frequently, framed it as bolstering Israel's Jewish majority amid growing Arab populations. Putin reportedly listened politely but offered no commitment. Israeli officials call the remarks taken out of context from private strategy talks, denying any official policy. Epstein's role as intermediary raises questions on his influence peddling.
Palestinian advocates decry it as evidence of demographic engineering, while Barak's allies dismiss it as distorted gossip from a disgraced financier. The files add to scrutiny of Epstein's ties to global leaders. No legal actions stem directly, but transparency demands intensify.
