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Italy Denies Spying Allegations Amid Surveillance Debate
6/20/2025
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Story summary
- The Italian government has firmly rejected claims of unlawfully spying on journalists and activists with Israeli spyware from Paragon Solutions. Reports indicate that at least seven phones were compromised, igniting a fierce national debate over surveillance, press freedom, and privacy rights, particularly for targeted figures like journalist Francesco Cancellato and activist Luca Casarini.
