Pegasus spyware scandal deepens as Poland questions Israeli tech, strengthens ties with Turkey
Investigators found that NSO Group retained technical access to surveillance tech but could not tell whether it examined intercepted data, while Warsaw continues to buy Israeli military equipment.
The Pegasus spyware scandal has intensified as Poland questions the use of Israeli-developed technology and strengthens ties with Turkey. Polish prosecutors revealed that NSO Group, the Israeli manufacturer of Pegasus spyware, maintained technical access to sensitive surveillance data collected by Poland’s anti-corruption bureau.
This revelation raises concerns about Warsaw’s reliance on Israeli security technology and the potential involvement of Israeli intelligence. Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the findings a "crime against the state," accusing previous governments of allowing Israeli companies and potentially Israeli intelligence to gain access to sensitive information about Polish citizens, opposition politicians, and independent prosecutors.
The scandal adds complications to Polish-Israeli relations, already strained by disagreements over Israel's conduct in Gaza and its policies toward the Palestinians. However, Poland continues to purchase Israeli defense systems, highlighting the complex political and military considerations that shape European arms procurement.
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