The Israeli government installed security equipment and controlled access to a Manhattan apartment managed by Jeffrey Epstein, where former Prime Minister Ehud Barak frequently stayed. Emails released by the US Department of Justice reveal that Israeli officials coordinated with Epstein's staff to secure the residence, including installing surveillance equipment and conducting background checks on staff. Barak's wife, Nili Priell, discussed the installation of alarms and surveillance tools with Epstein's assistant, Lesley Groff. The arrangement was reportedly in place for at least two years, starting in 2016. Follow-up questions: 1. What implications does this revelation have for the relationship between Israel and the US, given the involvement of a former Israeli PM? 2. How does this affect Ehud Barak's reputation, considering his association with Epstein?
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has issued evacuation warnings to Palestinians in Gaza City's Zeitoun and Shuja'iyya neighborhoods, as well as three areas in northern Gaza. Residents are advised to head to western Gaza City due to planned military strikes targeting these locations.
The IDF cites attacks by terror groups in the area against Israeli forces as the reason for the warning. A map of the area to be evacuated was shared by IDF's Arabic-language spokesman Col. Avichay Adraee.
