The Rest Is Classified 117. Epstein Files Declassified: Mossad, Israel and Ghislaine Maxwell (Ep 2)
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Jan 14, 2026 The hosts dive into the intriguing connections between Robert Maxwell, his daughter Ghislaine, and Jeffrey Epstein. They question whether Epstein served as an intelligence asset and explore the theory of a Mossad-backed blackmail operation. Maxwell's ties to MI6 and his mysterious death are discussed, alongside his relationship with Israeli officials. The hosts argue that while Epstein had significant social ties, there’s no strong evidence he operated as a formal spy. Conspiracy theories abound, but they ultimately find the claims unsubstantiated.
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Maxwell As A Spy-Adjacent Fixer
- Robert Maxwell was a globetrotting, spy-adjacent fixer who passed useful information to Mossad rather than acting as a formal recruited agent.
- His skills as a networker and history in military intelligence made him valuable without being a conventional spy.
Maxwell's Bugging And Pension Theft
- Robert Maxwell bugged his own offices and obsessively listened to recordings to gain negotiating leverage over staff and rivals.
- He also looted the Daily Mirror pension fund to prop up failing businesses, revealing ruthless business practices.
Lady Jelaine Party And Mysterious Death
- Maxwell bought the New York Daily News and threw a lavish party on his yacht, the Lady Jelaine, where Donald Trump was invited but did not attend.
- Maxwell later disappeared from that yacht and was found dead, fueling conspiracy theories about his death and Mossad links.
