The infamous Epstein files continue to reverberate across the globe. They exposed a network that was never simply about one man’s depravity. Instead, they reveal a sprawling web of influence, compromise, and blackmail that ensnared royals, billionaires, diplomats, tech moguls, and Arab businesspeople. These ties transcend personal scandal, bordering on a geopolitical crisis; they raise the haunting question of whether Epstein’s operation served as a lever for Israeli strategic interests. 

A system of untouchables

When Jeffrey Epstein was first prosecuted, the Department of Justice faced sharp criticism for its leniency. Senator Ben Sasse condemned the infamous 2008 plea deal as “a disgusting failure of the system.” DOJ officials later admitted that Epstein’s case was about a system of enablers who believed themselves untouchable. That system is now laid bare in millions of pages of documents, showing how Epstein cultivated access to power across continents.

Prince Andrew’s entanglement remains one of the most politically sensitive high-profile cases. His settlement with Virginia Giuffre, while not an admission of guilt, was described by British PM Keir Starmer in 2022 as “deeply troubling, and the public rightly expects accountability and transparency.” The damage to the British monarchy’s reputation has been devastating. 

American power and complicity

Across the Atlantic, U.S. senators have demanded clarity. In 2019, Minority Leader of the United States Senate Chuck Schumer remarked, “The Epstein case shows how wealth and connections can warp justice. We need full........

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