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Israeli Surveillance Tech Sparks Civil Liberties Concerns

2/26/2026

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BriefCam, an Israeli surveillance company, offers a platform that condenses CCTV footage and includes facial recognition, with Israeli police contracts worth $1 million.
Its use in East Jerusalem raises civil-liberties concerns.
Cellebrite, linked to the Israeli military, provides software that can bypass device security, with UK police contracts totaling over £400,000.
Rights advocates warn technologies may target activists and journalists and call for ending contracts with Israeli firms.

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BriefCam, an Israeli surveillance company, offers a platform that condenses CCTV footage and includes facial recognition, with Israeli police contracts worth $1 million.
Its use in East Jerusalem raises civil-liberties concerns.
Cellebrite, linked to the Israeli military, provides software that can bypass device security, with UK police contracts totaling over £400,000.
Rights advocates warn technologies may target activists and journalists and call for ending contracts with Israeli firms.