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Barak sees Netanyahu’s hand in ‘despicable’ UK article tying him to Epstein

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Published: 19 July 2019

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Former Israeli PM calls Daily Mail report 'blood libel,' as lawyers demand UK tabloid retract article and pay damages over photos at convicted sex offender's New York home

Barak charges Netanyahu behind Daily Mail ‘blood libel’ tying him to Epstein (Times of Israel)
At campaign launch event, Israel Democratic Party leader goes on offensive against prime minister for his own ties to alleged sex offenders

'Despicable' Epstein article may be Netanyahu's doing, Barak hints at campaign event (Haaretz)
Former Israeli PM calls Daily Mail report 'blood libel,' as lawyers demand UK tabloid retract article and pay damages over photos at convicted sex offender's New York home

Barak, reacting to Epstein reports, looked almost desperate – for good reason (Haaretz)
YOSSI VERTER Ties to billionaire and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein could deliver a serious blow to former prime minister's political comeback

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Judge advises A$20m in damages to Jewish woman targeted by neo-Nazi ‘troll storm’ (Guardian)
Daily Stormer publisher incited his readers to contact Tanya Gersh, who received threatening emails, texts and voicemails

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