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Judge Closes Pegasus Inquiry Amid Israeli Cooperation Issues

1/23/2026

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A Spanish judge has closed the Pegasus inquiry into Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and ministers, citing insufficient Israeli cooperation.
The probe began after a 2022 government reveal that NSO's spyware targeted cabinet members.
The decision follows a previous closure in 2023.
NSO says its software is for crime-fighting and national security.
The Israeli government says its involvement is limited to export licenses.

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A Spanish judge has closed the Pegasus inquiry into Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and ministers, citing insufficient Israeli cooperation.
The probe began after a 2022 government reveal that NSO's spyware targeted cabinet members.
The decision follows a previous closure in 2023.
NSO says its software is for crime-fighting and national security.
The Israeli government says its involvement is limited to export licenses.