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Morocco Used Israeli Pegasus Spyware Against Spanish Officials and Activists

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By אוריאל פיליפ

First reported by Kan News · Jul 16, 2026

What happened

A global investigation revealed Morocco used Israeli Pegasus spyware against Spanish officials and activists since 2017, targeting over 200 Spanish phone numbers amid diplomatic tensions. The spyware was transferred from the UAE to Morocco, with no evidence of use after 2021.

  • 01Morocco used Israeli Pegasus spyware against journalists and Spanish government officials since 2017.
  • 02Over 200 Spanish phone numbers, including Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s, were targeted.
  • 03Spyware was acquired by UAE and transferred to Moroccan intelligence services.
  • 04Targets included Spanish Defense and Interior Ministers and Civil Guard officers.
  • 05NSO Group was blacklisted by the US in 2021; Israel banned cyber exports to Morocco thereafter.
  • 06No evidence of Pegasus use in Morocco after the end of 2021, per investigation.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
OrganizationsNSO Group, Moroccan Intelligence Services, United Arab Emirates, Spanish Civil Guard, Forbidden Stories, The Guardian, Le Monde, Haaretz
PlacesMorocco, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United States

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 16, 2026
Morocco Used Israeli Pegasus Spyware Against Spanish Officials and Activists
Kan NewsCenter · HebrewJul 16, 2026
Morocco Used Israeli Pegasus Spyware to Hack Spanish Prime Minister’s Phone

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