Surveillance

Israel can maintain military edge by expanding into space, sources tell 'Post'

With only seven countries deeply involved in developing space capabilities, Israel now has a larger qualitative advantage in that arena than in others where it once had an advantage.

 Israel Aerospace Industries launches communications satellite "Dror 1" into space, July 13, 2025.
High Court Justice Daphne Barak-Erez arrives for a hearing on petitions calling to halt or substantially limit State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman’s investigations into the failures surrounding the Hamas's October 7 massacre, December 29, 2025; illustrative.

'Systematic failures': Israel Police carried out illegal surveillance for years, probe finds

An illustration of the flags of Iran, Uganda, and Israel.

Iran's IRGC-QF recruits Ugandan to spy on Israel's African embassies - report

 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.

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


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

Sources claimed that Israel is gathering as much intelligence as possible to update its target database in Gaza.

(ILLUSTRATIVE) A hostage release in the Gaza Strip, an Israeli drone, an IDF soldier, and the Gaza Strip.

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

The head of WhatsApp said the ruling is a win for privacy, since 'spyware companies could not hide behind immunity.'

 WhatsApp

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

In each municipality that was tested, between 25-45% of surveillance cameras enabled close up shots of private areas that could hurt the privacy of local residents.

 Surveillance camera

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.

Security camera

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.

 Black Hornet Nano drone

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