Pegasus Spyware Scandal

Apple releases security update to counter Israeli spyware

Apple releases significant security update for iPhones and iPads to patch software flaw related to Pegasus.

Former ISA director appeals against Pegasus investigation

The lawsuit alleges that the committee creates 'a conflict of interest and is contrary to the advice of security forces'.

MK Rothman: 'Comittee may impeach the Attorney General'

The Constitution Committee chairman says that the investigation into the Pegasus spyware may lead to charges against the Attorney General.

Cabinet approves spyware scandal inquiry board

The inquiry board is authorized to examine the conduct of police and prosecution regarding the collection of intelligence on civilians.

Pegasus spyware scandal:

Inquiry board to examine use of spyware tools by law enforcement

Minister Levin says board is meant to inspect the past use of these tools, to give suggestions for future use, and to ensure transparency.

Pegasus spyware scandal:

Spain shelves probe, cites lack of cooperation from Israel

Spanish judge probing alleged hacking of ministers' phones with Israeli-made spyware shelves his investigation.

Israeli spyware scandal:

Khashoggi's widow sues Israel's NSO over phone hacking

NSO has come under fire over its Pegasus spyware, which is designed to breach mobile phones.

Likud MK predicts inquiry into police spyware scandal

With at least 1000 devices compromised, the call to investigate the affair has gained bipartisan support.

Moroccan activists join lawsuit over Pegasus spyware

Six Moroccan activists targeted by spy software join class action lawsuit in California against the software's Israeli maker.

EU lawmakers criticize Israel over spyware sales

European Parliament members investigating use of spyware by EU governments say Israel should be more transparent.

NSO Group's CEO steps down as company reorganizes

NSO Group makes the controversial Pegasus spyware which has been linked to abuses by governments.

Comm. of Inquiry: Claims of illegal police wiretapping false

Investigation into claims of police misuse of Pegasus spyware finds allegations untrue, but there are issues with police use of technology.

New York Times report:

Members of US defense firm discussed NSO purchase in Israel

New York Times: Team of executives from American military contractor quietly visited Israel in recent months to try purchase NSO Group.

Report:

US defense contractor in talks to take over Israeli NSO Group

NSO’s Pegasus spyware has been linked to abuses by governments.

Invasion of privacy?

New bill allows police to access facial recognition camera data

Bill would permit police to access, store, & use data without a court order or judicial oversight.

Spanish PM vows accountability over alleged spying

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez responds to allegations that Madrid spied on dozens of Catalan separatist figures using Israeli spyware Pegasus.

Report:

Court approved Spain's spying on Catalans using Israeli spyware

Spain's intelligence service had court approval to spy on Catalan separatist figures using Pegasus, local newspaper says.

Spain denies spying on separatists with Israeli software

Spanish government denies report accusing it of having targeted Catalan separatists' mobile phones with Pegasus spyware.

Company behind Pegasus spyware sues Calcalist for defamation

"They made false allegations & ignored our letters, so we realized we had to sue them to get their attention."

Police Commissioner:

'An entire police force was tarnished'

Israel Police Commissioner: The police do not spy on innocent people, the media reports were an unprecedented smear.

After probe on spyware use:

Former police chief mulling defamation suit

Alsheikh mulling lawsuit against newspaper which published report on alleged police use of spyware.

Probe finds:

Police did not spy on civilians without court order

Team led by Deputy AG finds no evidence that Israel Police used Pegasus spyware on civilians without approval from a judge.

Thousands demonstrate against police over Pegasus spyware case

Supporters of former PM Netanyahu come out in Tel Aviv to call for a state commission of inquiry into the Pegasus spyware scandal.

Netanyahu: It's not Sheikh Jarrah, it's our capital Jerusalem

Opposition leader demands police protect Jewish residents of Shimon Hatzadik neighborhood following violent removal of MK Ben-Gvir.

Former police com. denies Pegasus spyware story

Former Police Commissioner Ron Alsheich says "someone will pay" for lies about illegal police surveillance of citizens.

Right-wing bloc demands commission of inquiry into police spying

Opposition party leaders: Delay in setting up commission of inquiry gives police time to cover up their crimes in spyware scandal.

Prosecution: No illegal use of spyware in Netanyahu cases

Police claim to have received court orders for all spying, admitting they sometimes extracted more data than permitted.

Former Police commissioner:

'Report on spyware use has no bearing on reality'

Former commissioner Roni Alsheikh says that any spying on suspects was "done legally with an order by a judge".

Report:

Senior police officials preparing for probe of spyware use

Senior members of Investigations Department preparing for commission of inquiry that will probe use of spyware against civilians.

Pegasus Spyware Scandal:

Decision on commission of inquiry in coming days

PM convenes consultation with heads of legal system regarding the steps to be taken before establishing commission of inquiry.

The battle for the world’s most powerful cyberweapon

Jason Greenblatt and Ronen Bergman discuss the Pegasus spyware scandal in Israel.

UTJ MK:

'Does anyone actually think this is a democratic state?'

MK Yisrael Eichler blasts government following NSO affair.

Sa'ar on spyware saga:

'An in-depth investigation is required'

Justice Minister responds to NSO affair, supports establishment of a state commission of inquiry.

Diaspora Minister demands gov't probe of police hacking claims

'Police have no right to monitor private citizens or businessmen without a warrant,' says Diaspora Minister Nacham Shai.

Israeli premier demands answers in Pegasus spyware scandal

Bennett defends controversial spyware for use against terrorism, while vowing new AG will provide answers following report of misuse.

Report:

Police hacked phones of top ministry officials, CEOs, protesters

New report reveals massive list of targets whose phones were hacked by Israeli police using Pegasus spyware.