Ehud Barak

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Documents
242
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ehud Ehud The Narrator (Implied Ehud Barak) Narrator (Unspecified in text, likely Ehud Barak based on context)

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person Benjamin Netanyahu
Business associate
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person Benjamin Netanyahu
Political rivals
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person Bill Clinton
Political diplomatic
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person Jeffrey Epstein
Business associate
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person Bill Clinton
Diplomatic negotiation
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person Ehud Olmert
Business associate
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person Shimon Peres
Business associate
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person Bill Clinton
Diplomatic political
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person Jeffrey Epstein
Acquaintance
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person Yasser Arafat
Adversarial negotiators
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person Yasser Arafat
Adversarial negotiating
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person Bill Clinton
Diplomatic
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person Jeffrey Epstein
Friend
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person Nava Barak
Spouse
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person Yasser Arafat
Adversarial diplomatic
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person Bill Clinton
Political alliance
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person Bill Clinton
Friend
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person Shlomo Ben-Ami
Superior subordinate
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person Ariel Sharon
Political rivals
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person Yasser Arafat
Adversarial
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person Bill Clinton
Business associate
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person Ariel Sharon (Arik)
Political rivals
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person Dennis Ross
Professional
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person Barack Obama
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person Dan
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Date Event Type Description Location Actions
N/A N/A Operational readiness for strike on Iran Israel View
N/A N/A Formation of Netanyahu's Likud-led coalition government involving the Labor party. Israel View
N/A N/A Planning of potential military strikes on Iranian nuclear network. Israel/Iran View
N/A N/A Labor Party Meeting (Barak's resignation/departure) Israel (Implied) View
N/A N/A Proposed meeting involving Jeffrey Epstein, Kathy Ruemmler, Bill Clinton, Ehud [Barak], and Steve... Unknown View
N/A N/A First meetings between Ehud Barak and President Clinton in Washington regarding peace negotiation... Washington, D.C. View
N/A N/A Ghislaine Maxwell states Ehud Barak's involvement would have been in this period. N/A View
N/A N/A Ghislaine Maxwell recalling meeting 'Ehud' and the potential context with Epstein. N/A View
N/A N/A Strategic planning meetings regarding the destruction of a Syrian nuclear reactor. Israel View
N/A N/A Presentation of the Clinton Parameters for peace between Israel and Palestine. Washington / Camp David (re... View
N/A N/A Planning meeting for the Camp David Summit Unknown (Likely Washington ... View
N/A N/A Move to Kfar Shmaryahu Kfar Shmaryahu, Israel View
N/A N/A Collapse of Coalition Government Israel View
N/A N/A Peace Summit (implied Camp David) US View
N/A N/A High-level diplomatic meeting between Israeli leadership (Barak) and the US President regarding t... Likely Washington D.C. / Wh... View
N/A N/A Meeting at the White House regarding the Iranian nuclear threat. White House View
N/A N/A Crisis-ridden period leading to difficulties in negotiations. Israel/Palestine View
N/A N/A Breakfast with Ehud Barak Epstein's Home View
N/A N/A Author (Barak) considers returning to politics. Israel View
N/A N/A Meeting at Elysée Palace regarding the Second Intifada violence. Elysée Palace, Paris View
N/A N/A Stanley Greenberg and Philip visit Israel to advise Barak. Israel View
N/A N/A Barak prods Netanyahu toward a settlement freeze. Israel View
N/A N/A Tour of the 'War Room' Milbank Towers, London View
N/A N/A Meeting at 10 Downing Street 10 Downing Street, London View
N/A N/A Chess game between Barak and Sharansky. Israel View

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This document appears to be a page from a memoir by Ehud Barak (marked with a House Oversight stamp), detailing the strategic considerations in 2012 regarding a potential Israeli military strike on Iran. The text describes the operational readiness, political opposition within Israel, and the eventual decision by Barak to call off the strike due to the presence of US troops for joint exercises and the potential damage to US-Israel relations. It draws parallels to Menachem Begin's 1981 decision to bomb Iraq's nuclear reactor.

Book excerpt / memoir page (evidence production)
2025-11-19

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A page from a manuscript, likely Ehud Barak's memoir, bearing a House Oversight Bates stamp. The text details a meeting between Barak (identifying himself as Defense Minister and former PM) and President Obama at the White House. They discuss the Iranian nuclear threat, US-Israeli cooperation (including cyber-attacks), and differing views on the urgency of military action. It also reflects on Israel's historical security concerns.

Manuscript / memoir page (produced in legal discovery)
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page from a memoir (likely by Ehud Barak, based on the header) included in House Oversight Committee files. It details high-level diplomatic discussions between Israeli and US officials (specifically Leon Panetta, Obama, and Hillary Clinton) regarding the threat of a nuclear Iran and the potential for an Israeli military strike around 2012. The text highlights the narrator's close working relationship with Leon Panetta and the strategic rescheduling of military exercises to accommodate potential conflict scenarios.

Book excerpt / memoir (produced in house oversight investigation)
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page from a memoir or manuscript by Ehud Barak (marked '/ BARAK / 133'), produced as part of a House Oversight investigation. It details a high-level Israeli security meeting involving Barak, Netanyahu ('Bibi'), and Lieberman, where they discussed a potential military strike on Iran. The plan was stalled because Chief of Staff Gaby Ashkenazi refused to sign off on the 'operational viability,' causing Barak significant frustration as he believed the capability existed.

Book manuscript / memoir page (production discovery material)
2025-11-19

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This document is page 131 of a memoir, likely by Ehud Barak (indicated by the header), which discusses Israeli military strategy regarding Iran's nuclear program around 2009-2010. The text details the logistical challenges of preparing a surgical strike, the 'zone of immunity,' and the political alignment between Barak, Prime Minister Netanyahu ('Bibi'), and Foreign Minister Lieberman regarding the necessity of a military option despite the Obama administration's preference for negotiation. The document bears a House Oversight Committee stamp, suggesting it was collected as evidence in an investigation likely related to Barak's associations, though Epstein is not mentioned in the text of this specific page.

Book excerpt / memoir page (evidence file)
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page from a draft manuscript or memoir by former Israeli Prime Minister/Defense Minister Ehud Barak, stamped with a House Oversight control number. The text details Barak's frustrations with Benjamin Netanyahu's ('Bibi') reluctance to engage in peace initiatives with Palestinians and describes the internal Israeli security cabinet ('Group of Eight') dynamics. It further discusses the strategic threat of a nuclear Iran and the US administration's (Obama via Bob Gates) opposition to Israeli military action against Iran during that period.

Book manuscript/memoir excerpt (house oversight production)
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page from a memoir by Ehud Barak (indicated by the header) included in a House Oversight Committee production. It details the political dynamics of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process during the Obama administration, specifically focusing on a 10-month settlement freeze and the hesitation of both Mahmoud Abbas and Benjamin Netanyahu. The text recounts a specific meeting in New York between Barak and negotiator Yitzhak Molcho, followed by a secure phone call to Netanyahu criticizing the lack of genuine intent to reach a deal.

Book excerpt / memoir / government investigation production
2025-11-19

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The document is page 128 from a memoir or manuscript by Ehud Barak, marked with House Oversight Bates numbers. It details Barak's time as Israeli Defense Minister in 2009, focusing on his cooperation with Palestinian PM Salam Fayyad and his role as a diplomatic bridge between Prime Minister Netanyahu (Bibi) and the Obama administration (specifically Hillary Clinton and Bob Gates) regarding settlement freezes. Barak notes that Clinton described their relationship as 'longtime friends' during this period.

Memoir manuscript / book excerpt (evidence exhibit)
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page from a memoir by Ehud Barak (indicated by the header), discussing the geopolitical landscape in 2009. It details the tension between the Netanyahu government and the Obama administration regarding Iranian nuclear threats and the expansion of West Bank settlements. The text highlights the political difficulties Netanyahu faced domestically from the right-wing while navigating US demands for a settlement freeze.

Book manuscript / memoir draft (evidence exhibit)
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page from a memoir or manuscript (likely by Ehud Barak) stamped as evidence by the House Oversight Committee. It details a high-level diplomatic confrontation in June 2008 where President George W. Bush explicitly warned Israeli leaders Olmert and Barak against launching a military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities. The text also recounts Barak's critique of Bush's foreign policy regarding Afghanistan, Iraq, and Iran.

Book manuscript / memoir draft (house oversight evidence)
2025-11-19

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This document is a page from a memoir by Ehud Barak (page 121, House Oversight page 407). It details the political and military dynamics of the Gaza operation (Operation Cast Lead) and the subsequent Israeli elections (2009). Barak describes his disagreements with Prime Minister Olmert regarding the depth of the Gaza incursion, the eventual cease-fire on January 17, and the political fallout where Tzipi Livni won a narrow election victory but failed to form a coalition government against Benjamin Netanyahu.

Memoir/book excerpt (house oversight document)
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page from Ehud Barak's memoir (Exhibit 405 in a House Oversight investigation). It details the political fallout of the Talansky corruption scandal involving Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, including a $150,000 cash payment, which led to Olmert's eventual resignation and new elections set for February 2009. The text also covers the escalating security situation in Gaza, rocket attacks on Israel, and internal government debates involving Tzipi Livni and Benjamin Netanyahu regarding a potential military operation.

Book excerpt / memoir (evidence exhibit)
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page from a memoir or manuscript by Ehud Barak (page 117) included in a House Oversight production. It details the strategic disagreements between Barak (then Defense Minister) and Prime Minister Ehud Olmert regarding the timing and tactical execution of a preemptive strike on a Syrian nuclear reactor. Barak argues for a delay to ensure a 'fail-safe plan' that minimizes the risk of all-out war, while noting Olmert's frustration and urgency.

Book manuscript / government exhibit
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page from a memoir by Ehud Barak (stamped 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT'), detailing his return to political power in Israel in 2007 following the fallout of the Lebanon War. It describes the criticism faced by Olmert, Peretz, and Halutz, Barak's appointment as Defense Minister, and the intelligence briefing he received regarding a secret Syrian nuclear reactor funded by Iran and North Korea. The text highlights the political tensions between Barak and Olmert regarding the handling of this threat.

Book excerpt / memoir (evidence exhibit)
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page from a memoir by Ehud Barak (indicated by the header) included in a House Oversight Committee production. The text details Barak's advice to Prime Minister Ehud Olmert during the 2006 Lebanon War, warning against mission creep and urging a quick conclusion. It retrospectively critiques the war's management, the lack of clear objectives, and the heavy cost in lives despite the UN cease-fire negotiated by Tzipi Livni.

Book excerpt / memoir page (evidentiary production)
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page from a memoir by Ehud Barak (indicated by the header), contained within House Oversight Committee records. It details the outbreak of the 2006 Lebanon War, starting with the Hizbollah attack on July 12, 2006. The text describes the political landscape of Israel at the time, including Ariel Sharon's coma, Ehud Olmert's rise to Prime Minister, and the formation of a new coalition government, culminating in a phone call from Shimon Peres to the narrator.

Book excerpt / memoir (evidence in congressional investigation)
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page from a memoir by Ehud Barak (page 112 of the book, page 398 of the file), included in a House Oversight investigation. It details Barak's perspective on Ariel Sharon's unilateral disengagement from Gaza in 2005, the death of Yasser Arafat, and internal Israeli politics involving Shimon Peres and Amir Peretz leading up to the 2006 elections. The text critiques the execution of the withdrawal while acknowledging the necessity of leaving Gaza.

Book excerpt / memoir / government investigation document
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page from a memoir or manuscript by Ehud Barak (indicated by the header), produced during a House Oversight investigation (likely related to Epstein, though the text is unrelated). The text details Israeli political history between 2002 and 2005, covering terror attacks, the 2003 election victory of Arik Sharon's Likud party, corruption allegations against Sharon's sons, and the political conflict over the Gaza disengagement plan. It specifically highlights Benjamin Netanyahu's resignation in August 2005 in protest of the withdrawal from Gaza.

Book manuscript / legal discovery document
2025-11-19

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This document is a page from a memoir (Chapter Twenty-Four) by former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak. He details his transition from politics to business, mentioning advice from Colin Powell to join the lecture circuit, which proved highly lucrative. He also discusses the public controversy surrounding his move to the wealthy neighborhood of Kfar Shmaryahu and reflects on the changing economic and social landscape of Israel.

Book manuscript / memoir draft (house oversight committee production)
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page (108) from a memoir by former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, contained within House Oversight files. The text details a conversation with Bill Clinton regarding the failure of the Camp David summit, blaming Yasser Arafat for rejecting peace proposals, and recounts Barak's subsequent departure from politics after serving 21 months as Prime Minister.

Memoir excerpt / book page (evidence file)
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be page 107 from a memoir by former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, bearing a House Oversight Committee stamp (HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028241). In the text, Barak reflects on the end of his premiership, the withdrawal from Lebanon, and the failure of the Camp David peace talks. He specifically critiques a New York Times article by Deborah Sontag from 2001, disputing Yasser Arafat's claim that he had asked Barak to block Ariel Sharon's visit to the Temple Mount during a private dinner.

Book excerpt / memoir page (evidence in house oversight investigation)
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page from a memoir or manuscript by former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak (indicated by the header '/ BARAK /'). The text reflects on the geopolitical situation in Israel during the Second Intifada (2002), specifically discussing the Passover massacre in Netanya, the subsequent military response by Ariel Sharon ('Arik'), and the construction of the security barrier. Barak also offers introspection on his own leadership style and shortcomings as Prime Minister, comparing himself to Yitzhak Rabin.

Book manuscript / memoir excerpt (evidence in house oversight investigation)
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page (105) from a memoir or book draft by Ehud Barak, included in House Oversight evidence files. It details the aftermath of the 2001 Israeli election where Barak lost to Ariel Sharon ('Arik'). The text describes Sharon's attempts to recruit Barak as Defense Minister, the internal conflict within the Labor Party regarding joining a unity government, and a subsequent meeting between Barak and Sharon regarding the West Bank security fence and rising casualty numbers from terror attacks.

Book excerpt / memoir draft (evidence file)
2025-11-19

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This document is a page from a memoir (likely Ehud Barak's) produced as part of a House Oversight investigation. The text details Barak's reflection on his political defeat, the loss of support from the Labor Party and Arab citizens following the Galilee clashes, and the failure of peace negotiations with Yasser Arafat. It concludes with the results of the election where Ariel Sharon ('Arik') defeated Barak.

Book excerpt / memoir page (produced in house oversight investigation)
2025-11-19

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This document is an excerpt from a memoir by former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, discussing his proposal for disengagement from the West Bank and the construction of a security fence. He reflects on the political challenges of the upcoming election against Ariel Sharon ("Arik"), acknowledging his likely defeat but explaining his refusal to withdraw from the race due to his commitment to peace efforts and facing challenges head-on.

Book page / memoir excerpt (house oversight document)
2025-11-19
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N/A Received Lecture Circuit Ehud Barak $0.00 Narrator notes making twice his previous annual... View
N/A Received Lecture Circuit Ehud Barak $0.00 Earnings from four lectures in a week equaled t... View
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As Recipient
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Violence in Israel/Palestine

From: Ehud Barak
To: Jacques Chirac

Barak defends Israeli actions and blames Arafat for rejecting peace proposals.

Meeting
N/A

Negotiation Strategy

From: Dennis Ross
To: Ehud Barak

Ross expressed frustration, reminded Barak the summit was his idea, and asked for 'red lines' or more leeway for negotiators.

Meeting
2025-11-22

Peace Negotiations

From: Bill Clinton
To: Ehud Barak

Barak offered a 'deposit' of concessions regarding territory and sovereignty to be used as an American proposal to Arafat.

Meeting
2025-11-18

Peace Process and Violence

From: Ehud Barak
To: Bill Clinton

Dinner meeting in Oval Office kitchen area regarding peace terms and ongoing violence.

Meeting
2025-11-09

No Subject

From: Bill Clinton
To: Ehud Barak

Dinner meeting in Oval Office kitchen discussing peace parameters ('Camp David-plus') presented to Arafat.

Meeting
2025-11-09

Unity Coalition

From: Arik (Ariel Sharon)
To: Ehud Barak

Conveying interest publicly and privately in joining a unity coalition.

Political communication
2025-11-01

Security assessment of Sharon's visit

From: Ehud Barak
To: Avi Dichter and Shlomo...

Asked for views on blocking the visit; both said there was no basis for blocking it.

Consultation
2025-09-28

Catching up

From: Ehud Barak
To: Nili

Spoke for a few minutes at the Knesset, agreed to meet again a week later.

Meeting
2025-09-01

Leadership Run

From: Ehud Barak
To: Shimon Peres

Informed Shimon through Giora and then by phone that he would run for Labor leadership.

Message/call
2025-09-01

Pre-summit briefing

From: Ehud Barak
To: foreign ministers

Barak explains the necessity of the summit, the risks of violence, and his negotiating principles.

Meeting
2025-07-01

Summit negotiations

From: Bill Clinton
To: Ehud Barak

Clinton probing Barak's position on land swaps and Jerusalem; Barak confirms willingness to be a partner.

Call
2025-07-01

Negotiation Parameters

From: Dennis
To: Ehud Barak

Dennis asked theoretical questions to gauge Barak's flexibility on land swaps and sovereignty for a potential summit.

Meeting
2025-06-01

Preparatory Talks

From: Madeleine Albright
To: Ehud Barak

Albright conveyed Arafat's request for two weeks of preparatory talks; Barak rejected the idea.

Meeting
2025-06-01

Withdrawal Proposal

From: Yitzhik Mordechai (via...
To: Ehud Barak

A letter with terms for Mordechai's withdrawal. Barak refused to open it.

In-person/letter
2025-05-15

Minister of Interior Appointment

From: Yitzhak Rabin
To: Ehud Barak

Rabin asked Barak to return to Israel immediately to replace the Minister of Interior. Barak asked to wait until November; Rabin insisted on 'now'.

Call
2025-04-01

Re:

From: Ehud Barak
To: jeffrey E.

Confirming plan to be in NY around Aug 25 to work on biography. Mentions flexible schedule until Sept 11.

Email
2015-08-10

Re:

From: jeffrey E.
To: Ehud Barak

Asking for specific dates in August.

Email
2015-08-10

Re: Fwd: Re:

From: Ehud Barak
To: Jeffrey Epstein

Discusses 'BB' (Netanyahu), Obama, Noam Chomsky, deep learning, math, and travel plans to NM.

Email
2015-08-10

Re:

From: Ehud Barak
To: jeffrey E.

Confirming plan to be in NY around Aug 25 to work on biography. Mentions flexible schedule until Sept 11.

Email
2015-08-10

Re:

From: jeffrey E.
To: Ehud Barak

Asking for specific dates in August.

Email
2015-08-10

Re:

From: Ehud Barak
To: jeffrey E.

Discussing politics (BB/Obama), praising Noam Chomsky, discussing 'Deep Learning' and math sequences. Mentions staying at '62nd' and asks about visiting NM.

Email
2015-08-09

Re:

From: Ehud Barak
To: jeffrey E.

Discussing politics (BB/Obama), praising Noam Chomsky, discussing 'Deep Learning' and math sequences. Mentions staying at '62nd' and asks about visiting NM.

Email
2015-08-09

Re: Fwd: Re:

From: Ehud Barak
To: Jeffrey Epstein

Correction of location from 62nd to 66th. Thanks for the stay.

Email
2015-08-09

Fwd: Re:

From: Jeffrey Epstein
To: Ehud Barak

Forwarding a message from Noam Chomsky.

Email
2015-08-08

Forwarded message

From: jeffrey E.
To: Ehud Barak

Forwarding an email from Noam Chomsky.

Email
2015-08-08

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