The report's author, Vicky Ward, cites four separate sources, some of which are considered more reliable than others. According to the report, Robert Maxwell - a conduit between the Israeli government and other governments during his life - introduced
Epstein to Israeli leaders.
Maxwell invested tens of millions of dollars into Israel's economy, serving as a point man for its governments. According to a
Washington Post article published after his death, he visited Jerusalem once a month and even considered purchasing the Beitar Jerusalem soccer team.
However, Epstein claimed in a 2002 interview with Ward that he had never met Maxwell. He did, however, have a well-known relationship with his daughter
Ghislaine who is currently awaiting trail for charges related to helping Epstein in alleged sex-trafficking of minors.
Epstein did visit Israel in 2008, almost moving permanently to avoid jail time. He decided against it, however, facing 13 months in jail, before being released on July 22, 2009.