# DOJ document release

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak Expresses Regret over Ties to Jeffrey Epstein, Denies Wrongdoing

Ehud Barak has publicly expressed regret for his association with Jeffrey Epstein while denying any involvement in illegal activity. The interview follows a major U.S. document release tying numerous high-profile figures to Epstein and raises reputational questions for Barak without, so far, indicating criminal exposure.