Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sparked controversy by sharing an article that alleges Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier and convicted sex offender, had meddled in Israel's elections and maintained close ties with former Prime Minister Ehud Barak. The article, based on recently leaked text messages, suggests Epstein may have advised Barak during the 2019 parliamentary election and raises questions about his possible connections to Israeli intelligence. While the claims remain unsubstantiated, the move has drawn criticism from Netanyahu's opponents, who argue that sharing content from a publication critical of Israel could legitimize conspiracy theories and harm the country's reputation. The incident comes amid renewed scrutiny of Epstein's international connections as new files are set to be released by United States authorities.