Jpost Poland's Pegasus Spyware Scandal Strains Ties with Israel Amid Turkish Defense Expansion
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- •NSO Group retained access to sensitive Polish surveillance data through Pegasus spyware.
- •Prime Minister Tusk accused previous administrations of compromising national security.
- •Poland is balancing defense procurement between Israeli and increasingly influential Turkish suppliers.
Polish prosecutors revealed that NSO Group's Pegasus spyware retained technical access to sensitive surveillance data from Poland's anti-corruption bureau, raising concerns about the country's reliance on Israeli technology. Prime Minister Donald Tusk condemned this as a betrayal, alleging that the previous government allowed Israeli intelligence access to Polish data. Investigators could not confirm if NSO examined the intercepted records but found that the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau lacked full control over the Pegasus system. Despite these revelations, Poland continues to procure Israeli defense systems, including recent orders for coastal-surveillance radars. Meanwhile, Turkey is emerging as a significant defense partner, with Poland purchasing Turkish drones and engaging in defense contracts. The situation complicates Poland's military partnerships amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly with Russia and the EU's focus on European-made components.
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