Surveillance

Shin Bet politicization dangerous to Israel's security, rights of Israelis - opinion

The enormous accumulation of this data, plus the Shin Bet’s advanced technological capabilities, gives the organization access to a wealth of information about every Israeli citizen.

 Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet security services, at a state ceremony marking the Hebrew calendar anniversary of the Hamas attack on October 7 of last year which sparked the ongoing war in Gaza, at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem on October 27, 2024.
(ILLUSTRATIVE) A hostage release in the Gaza Strip, an Israeli drone, an IDF soldier, and the Gaza Strip.

IDF deploying 'worm-sized' spy devices in Gaza to track hostages, future targets - report

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US judge finds Israel's NSO Group liable for hacking in WhatsApp lawsuit

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Big Brother: 45% of municipal surveillance cameras can see into private areas - comptroller


Revealed: Hamas has been spying on Palestinian civilians for years - report

According to Israel's military dictate, the files created by the unit contained information on at least 10,000 Palestinians in Gaza, and it is believed that Hamas head Yahya Sinwar was in charge.

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Hezbollah: We 'took control' of Israeli Skylark drone 'in good condition'

The Skylark is a small, unmanned aerial vehicle typically used for surveillance.

 An Israeli soldier launches a Skylark unmanned aerial vehicle near the Israeli-Gaza Border July 16, 2014.

Taiwan says it spots six more Chinese balloons, one crossed island

The Taiwan Strait's median line previously served as an unofficial barrier between Taiwan and China, but Chinese fighter jets, drones and now balloons regularly fly over it.

 Printed balloons with Chinese flag are placed on a U.S. flag in this illustration taken February 5, 2023

UAE's Gaza drone bid denied by Israel; UK launches aerial surveillance

Israeli security officials were against the transfer of the drones, primarily due to the significant concern that Hamas might attempt to acquire the drones and employ them against the IDF.

 Smoke from an explosion rises in Gaza, after a temporary truce between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist terrorist group Hamas expired, as seen from southern Israel, December 2, 2023

Freedom of expression from a bird’s eye view: New surveillance tech a threat to privacy - opinion

Ayin HaNetz is based on a set of cameras that automatically follow, capture and identify images of license plates, at all times, through advanced image processing technology.

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Australia to deploy surveillance aircraft to assist Ukraine

The aircraft will play a vital role in safeguarding essential multinational logistics hubs, ensuring the smooth flow of military and humanitarian assistance to the people of Ukraine.

 Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

Jamal Khashoggi's widow sues NSO Group over use of its hacking tool - report

The lawsuit charged that NSO Group "destroyed Elatr's life, forcing her to live in fear and isolation, never able to safely return...or have a normal life."

 A man walks past the logo of Israeli cyber firm NSO Group at one of its branches in the Arava Desert, southern Israel July 22, 2021

End police use of spyware until it's regulated - Public Defender’s Office

The Public Defender's Office argued that the use of spyware by police was not addressed in any legislation, and wasn't covered in the Wiretapping Law.

 A PROTESTER HOLDS a banner during a protest attended by about a dozen people outside the offices of the Israeli cyber firm NSO Group in Herzliya, last week.

Iran's judiciary chief threatens to prosecute unveiled women 'without mercy'

A growing number of Iranian women have been ditching their veils since the death of Mahsa Amini in the custody of the morality police.

 A woman walks after the morality police shut down in a street in Tehran, Iran December 6, 2022.

NATO deploys surveillance planes to Romania, to monitor Russian activity

As Russia's war in Ukraine continues, NATO has stepped up efforts to monitor Russian actions.

 THE IDF’S F-35 ‘Adir’ stealth fighter plane.

Israeli spyware and surveillance tools sold to Bangladesh - report

Israel and Bangladesh do not have diplomatic relations and Bangladesh bans imports from Israel.

 Police officers check commuters at a checkpost during a countrywide lockdown, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, July 1, 2021.