Netanyahu's Epstein Photo Fuels Israeli Government Feud and US Media Silence

Netanyahu's Controversial Post

• 🇮🇱 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared a piece from the Jacabin, which detailed Jeffrey Epstein's claims of meddling in Israeli elections.
• 🗣️ This move has sparked significant internal debate within Israel, with some accusing Netanyahu of using "anti-Israel news outlets" for distraction.

Epstein's Alleged Israeli Connections

• 🔗 Reporting, particularly from Drop Site News, suggests Epstein had close ties to the Israeli government and brokered deals on their behalf.
• 🤝 Emails between Epstein and Steve Bannon indicate Epstein's involvement in brokering deals, including potentially influencing Israeli politics and procuring cyber weapons for Israel.
• 🌐 The discussion highlights a debate in Israel about whether Epstein was an Israeli asset, with former Prime Minister Ehud Barak's connections to Epstein being a past scandal.

US Media's Response and Accusations

• 🔇 The US corporate media is criticized for largely ignoring the story, with accusations that it is controlled by foreign interests, specifically Israel.
• 🚫 Claims that questioning Epstein's ties to Israel is an "anti-Semitic conspiracy theory" are challenged, with the argument that the focus is on the government's actions, not Jewish people.
• 🎭 Figures like Megan Kelly and Alan Dershowitz are mentioned for their responses, with criticism that they may be minimizing Epstein's actions or defending Israel.

Internal Israeli Political Dynamics

• 💥 Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett criticized Netanyahu's post, calling it a "disgraceful post" that harms Israel's security by lending legitimacy to what he calls "false conspiracy theories."
• 🧐 Bennett argues that Netanyahu is promoting the idea that Israel and Mossad operated Epstein, which he claims is untrue and damaging.
• 🧐 The debate within Israel centers on whether Epstein was connected to Mossad or the Israeli government, with conflicting statements from Israeli politicians.

Epstein's Influence and Goals

• 📈 Evidence suggests Epstein was a pivotal player within Israeli circles, with former prime ministers seeking his help.
• 🎯 Epstein's goals, as seen in emails, included pushing for US military action in Syria and Iran for Israel, and procuring cyber weapons.
• 🤥 The assertion is made that anyone denying Epstein's connection to Israel is likely working for Israel, consciously or unconsciously.