Polish PM Tusk Accuses Previous Government of Sharing Pegasus Data With Israel

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has accused the previous government and national security services of transferring sensitive information to Israel through the use of the Pegasus spyware.

Tusk Allegations and Pegasus Controversy

Tusk stated that the Polish security services allowed data leaks to the Israeli company behind the software. He claimed that the previous administration paid over 30 million zlotys for a tool that remained under foreign control.

"They paid funds intended for crime victims in Poland for a system that actually transferred all possible information about Polish citizens, opposition leaders, and independent prosecutors to the Israeli side," Tusk said.

Reactions and Defense from Former Officials

The remarks sparked sharp domestic criticism. Right-wing activist and journalist Pawel Rybicki accused Tusk of utilizing antisemitic undertones following local election setbacks.

Meanwhile, former CBA head Ernest Bejda strongly rejected Tusk's claims, stating that the surveillance system was used strictly in accordance with the law and under proper regulatory oversight.