12-07-2022 15:00
PEGA: Hearing on 'Israel and Spyware'

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On 12 July PEGA committee held a hearing on 'Israel and Spyware'. This hearing was a preparation for the PEGA delegation to Israel on 18 - 20 July. The hearing, as the delegation, focused on fact-finding relating to the committee's mandate and on questions relating to the production and use of spyware in Israel.

15:00-17:00: Hearing on 'Israel and Spyware'

15.00 Opening remarks by the Chair of the Committee

15.05-15.45 Panel:

· Ms Marwa Fatafta, MENA Policy Manager, AccessNow

· Ms Mona Shtaya, Advisor at 7amleh, Arab Center for the advancement of Social Media

· Mr Eitay Mack, Human Rights Lawyer, representing HCLU in its court case against NSO

15.45 - 16.55 Discussion: Q&A session based on the principles of catch-the-eye and ping-pong

16:55 Closing remarks: by the Chair of the Committee