Prime Minister of Israel (1996-1999, 2009-2021, 2022-present) whose name appears in 515 documents in the released Epstein files, primarily in news clippings and political correspondence rather than personal communications. His political rival, former Prime Minister Ehud Barak, had a well-documented personal and financial relationship with Epstein, including visits to Epstein's properties and receipt of investment funds. Documents show Epstein forwarding news articles about Netanyahu's government to contacts, including a 2019 article about Barak criticizing Netanyahu over Syria policy.
An unverified 2026 FBI Los Angeles field office memo referenced a confidential human source claiming Epstein operated as a co-opted Mossad intelligence asset; former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett dismissed these claims as ‘unfounded’ and ‘a smear campaign.’ Netanyahu stated in 2026 that personal ties between individuals do not imply state espionage. He does not appear in Epstein's black book or flight logs.