Epstein, India–Israel Axis and Geopolitical Fallout

DID Press: Indian PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel and the announcement of interest in forming a new strategic partnership with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have coincided with renewed disclosures related to the files of Jeffrey Epstein, prompting commentary on a broader geopolitical convergence between New Delhi and Tel Aviv.

In an analysis published by The Express Tribune, the article argues that Western media focus on the moral dimensions and personal scandals surrounding Epstein has overshadowed scrutiny of his alleged political and international linkages. Particular attention is drawn to his reported ties with Ehud Barak and to pro-Israel entities such as Friends of the Israel Defense Forces and the Jewish National Fund.

The article also points to Epstein’s connections with Norwegian diplomat Terje Rød-Larsen, a key figure associated with the Oslo Accords, and to alleged efforts to facilitate rapprochement between Qatar and Israel.

On South Asia, the analysis claims Epstein played an informal role in facilitating closer ties between India and the United States as well as Israel. It further references activities by the Middle East Media Research Institute regarding Balochistan, alongside expanding New Delhi–Tel Aviv security cooperation.

The article concludes that, within this narrative, the Epstein case is framed not merely as a personal scandal but as part of wider geopolitical competition and transnational influence networks shaping contemporary alignments.