Congressional investigators are scrutinizing newly uncovered emails that show a former Israeli intelligence officer with Mossad ties, Yoni Koren, stayed for several weeks at one of Jeffrey Epstein's New York City apartments, raising renewed questions about the late financier's connections to global intelligence and political figures.
The emails, reviewed by the House Oversight Committee, suggest coordination between Epstein, Koren, and aides to former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak. According to congressional sources familiar with the probe, the documents include references to lodging arrangements, travel logistics, and financial transfers tied to Koren's stay in Manhattan.
A staffer involved in the inquiry confirmed that Koren's name appeared multiple times in Epstein's internal communications and visitor logs. The material, part of a broader review of Epstein's network, has led investigators to explore whether his relationships extended beyond financial elites into foreign intelligence circles. "There's still no public proof Epstein was an operative or asset," one congressional source told reporters, "but his circle included individuals with the means and knowledge typical of that world."
One leaked email, reportedly between Epstein and Barak's aides, described Koren's housing as a "temporary arrangement" while he conducted "private business" in New York. The same correspondence mentioned financial transactions linked to the stay, though the purpose of those transfers remains unclear. A former Epstein associate familiar with his property operations said Epstein "regularly lent out his apartments to powerful acquaintances, diplomats, and consultants."
Koren, a former senior officer in Israel's military intelligence who later served as an adviser to Barak, has long maintained connections in the defense and security sectors. Israeli media have reported that even after leaving official service, he remained active in strategic consulting roles for private and governmental clients. That background has intensified speculation that Epstein's properties, already known for hosting high-level visitors, may have also served as meeting points for intelligence-linked figures.
The Manhattan apartment in question, distinct from Epstein's infamous Upper East Side townhouse, was reportedly used for both business meetings and discreet lodging. Investigators say that Epstein's lesser-known residences often served as venues for private gatherings, drawing what one intelligence analyst described as "a revolving door of influence."
The latest revelations have revived scrutiny of Barak, who has acknowledged visiting Epstein's properties but has denied any misconduct. Barak previously stated that his relationship with Epstein was confined to investment and philanthropic projects. Yet his name reportedly appears in several email threads discussing Koren's travel and accommodations, prompting renewed debate in Israel about transparency among its political elite.
The House Oversight Committee's review of Epstein's digital correspondence and property records remains ongoing. Thousands of messages, contact lists, and transaction documents are under examination as part of a widening effort to trace Epstein's web of influence across business, politics, and intelligence.
A congressional official familiar with the investigation summarized the growing concern in Washington: "Each new disclosure expands the scope of what Epstein was involved in-and who he was really serving."
