A new investigation by DropSite News is raising fresh questions about the shadowy international dealings of Jeffrey Epstein, this time focusing on the sex trafficker’s secret involvement with Mossad and efforts to aid Israel in opening a covert backchannel to Russia amid the chaos of the Syrian Civil War.

In a revelation that adds layers to the complex web of global diplomacy, Jeffrey Epstein was reportedly more than just a social connector for Israel’s former Prime Minister Ehud Barak. His role evolved into a strategic asset for Israel’s intelligence community. According to reports from Drop Site News, Epstein became a crucial resource, providing Barak with insights from within Russian elite circles, intelligence on President Vladimir Putin’s interactions in Europe and the U.S., and even strategic advice on engaging with Israel’s Mossad.

In an email exchange from February 2014, highlighted by Drop Site News, Epstein wrote to Barak amidst escalating conflicts in Ukraine, Syria, Somalia, and Libya. He remarked, “With civil unrest exploding, isn’t this perfect for you.” Barak’s response was cautious, acknowledging the potential but noting, “not simple to transform it into a cash flow. A subject for Saturday.” While their efforts did not significantly alter Russia’s stance on Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, they contributed to laying the groundwork for subsequent U.S.-Russia collaborations, particularly in disarming Syria’s chemical weapons, as reported by the Times of Israel.

The email archives further reveal Epstein’s broader ambitions in influencing U.S. foreign policy. Working with Barak, Epstein aimed to press the Obama administration for a more assertive intervention in Syria or to negotiate with Moscow to facilitate Assad’s exit. Epstein was notably frustrated by the U.S.’s perceived inaction, especially concerning Iranian influence and nuclear discussions.

Michael Oren, a former Israeli ambassador to Washington, recalled that Israeli diplomats were advised to maintain a low profile in the Syrian crisis, opting instead for behind-the-scenes influence. Officially, Israel denied involvement, as outlined in an IDF strategy document; however, Barak and Epstein’s activities indicate a more direct, albeit covert, influence. They engaged in media manipulation and discreet diplomatic efforts in both Moscow and Washington to advance Israel’s strategic interests.

By 2015, as Barak opposed President Obama’s nuclear agreement with Iran, he and Epstein revitalized their clandestine communication channels. Their strategy aimed to encourage renewed U.S. military action against Iranian targets, relying heavily on Epstein’s network of contacts, which spanned American diplomats, intelligence agents, and foreign leaders. Drop Site News underscores Epstein’s adeptness at guiding global powers in a direction favorable to Israel, leveraging his connections across U.S., Israeli, and Russian intelligence communities.

Despite securing a rare meeting with Putin in the summer of 2013, Barak and Epstein did not succeed in convincing Russia to abandon Assad. Still, documents show their negotiations contributed to the multilateral accord for Syria’s chemical disarmament months later. Barak, for his part, had been publicly optimistic in late 2011 that Assad’s fall was “inevitable,” but as Russia and Iran doubled down, the regime endured beyond initial expectations.​

The Drop Site News report also touches on Epstein’s known personal ties to top Israeli officials, including Barak and former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, and his financial support for military-linked charities such as Friends of the IDF. Recently surfaced emails released by a pro-Palestinian hacking collective and archived by whistleblower platform Distributed Denial of Secrets add weight to the picture of Epstein as a globe-trotting fixer with deep intelligence links—despite his notoriety in sex trafficking circles.​

Epstein’s activities reportedly extended to helping broker Israel’s 2017 security agreement with Mongolia, managing business deals and cyber-technology introductions that “laid the foundation for official Israeli security deal-making.” While the full scope of Epstein’s function as an agent or facilitator for Mossad remains hotly debated, the documents from Drop Site News push the boundary of public knowledge regarding collaboration between elite intelligence, diplomacy, and off-the-books financial operations.​

As Barak and Epstein’s maneuvering inside Russian and American power circles continues to surface, new questions arise about the intersection of covert diplomacy, intelligence gathering, and the shadowy world of private power brokers. With the Syrian civil war’s legacy still haunting the region, the full story of Epstein’s role may not yet be told.