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Documents released by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) reveal that disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein donated money to organizations linked to the Israeli military and to an entity associated with funding illegal settlements in occupied Palestine.
According to the documents, which include Internal Revenue Service (IRS) filings cited by the DOJ, Epstein routed funds through his charitable foundations to support pro-Israel causes. One record from 2005 shows that a foundation linked to Epstein donated $25,000 to a US-based organization that raises funds for Israeli military personnel and military infrastructure.
The same set of IRS records indicates that Epstein also donated $15,000 to the Jewish National Fund (JNF). Founded in 1901, the JNF has been widely criticized by human rights groups for its role in acquiring Palestinian land and supporting Jewish settlements in occupied Palestinian territories, considered illegal under international law.
Epstein is known to have used his charitable foundations to cultivate influence and rehabilitate his public image, even as he faced mounting scrutiny over his involvement in child sexual abuse and trafficking. Over the years, his extensive network of elite political, financial, and intelligence-linked contacts has fueled speculation and controversy, including claims — which remain unproven — about ties to foreign intelligence agencies.
Former US President Donald Trump was among several high-profile figures known to have had social contact with Epstein in the past. Trump has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and has rejected allegations related to Epstein’s criminal activities.
Epstein died on August 10, 2019, while being held at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York during Trump’s presidency. Authorities ruled his death a suicide, though it occurred under circumstances that sparked widespread public skepticism and multiple investigations.
The newly released documents have renewed debate over Epstein’s international connections. Despite evidence pointing to his financial links with Israeli institutions, some US officials have continued to promote alternative theories, including claims that Epstein may have had ties to Russia or operated as a double agent.
