Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:07pm on 16 Nov 2025,Sunday International
Leaked documents suggest Jeffrey Epstein played a key role connecting Israeli intelligence, including former prime minister Ehud Barak, with African leaders to broker surveillance agreements. Epstein reportedly arranged secret meetings and promoted a proposal for a mass signal-intelligence system to Côte d’Ivoire’s government, designed by former Israeli intelligence officials. This deal, later backed by Ivorian authorities, helped strengthen Israel’s security footprint — critics argue it contributed to a police-state apparatus that suppresses opposition and civic freedoms. (PC: NDTV)
