Former IDF Officer Sentenced in Greek Spyware Case

Tal Dilian, a former IDF intelligence officer, and his partner, Sara Aleksandra Fayssal Hamou, have been sentenced to prison in Greece for illegal surveillance using spyware, targeting government officials and journalists.

27 Feb, 02:24 — 27 Feb, 02:41

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Why this matters

This story is significant as it involves a former intelligence officer and the use of sophisticated spyware for illegal surveillance, raising concerns about privacy, national security, and the regulation of such technologies. The conviction highlights international efforts to prosecute individuals involved in the illicit spyware trade, which has been linked to monitoring journalists and government officials.

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AI-generated comparison of how 2 sources cover this story

Both outlets report the conviction and sentencing of former IDF officer Tal Dilian in Greece for illegal surveillance involving spyware. Coverage is largely aligned, focusing on the legal outcome of the case, though each outlet provides slightly different contextual details.

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cyprus-mailcentercenterneutralProvides broader context of previous legal issues

jerusalem-postcenter-rightcenter-rightneutralFocuses on Israeli national's legal outcome

Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is largely factual and reports a legal outcome, with both outlets maintaining a relatively neutral stance despite one having a known center-right bias.

What sources agree on

Tal Dilian was convicted and sentenced to prison in Greece.
The conviction is related to illegal surveillance activities.
Spyware was involved in the illegal surveillance.
The case involved monitoring government officials and journalists.

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Tal Dilian was sentenced to a prison term in Greece.

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The sentencing is for illegal surveillance.

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Spyware, specifically Predator spyware, was used in the illegal surveillance.

Coverage gaps

The sentencing of Tal Dilian's partner, Sara Aleksandra Fayssal Hamou, alongside him.

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Tal Dilian's previous clearing of charges in the 'spy van' case in Larnaca in 2021.

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The detail that four people were found guilty by the Greek court.

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Tal Dilian convicted in Greece over Predator spyware scandal

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Former IDF intel. officer sentenced to prison term in Greek spying case

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Tal DilianFormer IDF officer, convicted in spyware case Sara Aleksandra Fayssal HamouDilian's partner, also sentenced GreeceLocation of the conviction and sentencing IDFFormer employer of Tal Dilian LarnacaLocation of previous 'spy van' case

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First report: cyprus-mail · 27 Feb, 02:24|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 17m|Window: 17m

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cyprus-mail27 Feb, 02:24First to report

Tal Dilian convicted in Greece over Predator spyware scandal

jerusalem-post27 Feb, 02:41Latest update

Former IDF intel. officer sentenced to prison term in Greek spying case

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jerusalem-post9h ago

Former IDF intel. officer sentenced to prison term in Greek spying case

Tal Dilian and his partner, Sara Aleksandra Fayssal Hamou, were sentenced to prison in Greece for illegal surveillance, including monitoring government officials and journalists with spyware.

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cyprus-mail9h ago

Tal Dilian convicted in Greece over Predator spyware scandal

Tal Dilian, the Israeli national who in 2021 was cleared of all charges relating to the case of the ‘spy van’ in Larnaca, is among four people found guilty by a court in Greece in relation to illegal surveillance. The Israeli entrepreneur and three others were handed lengthy jail sentences by a Greek court. In […]

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Former IDF Officer Sentenced in Greek Spyware Case

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Tal Dilian convicted in Greece over Predator spyware scandal

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Former IDF intel. officer sentenced to prison term in Greek spying case

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Tal Dilian convicted in Greece over Predator spyware scandal

Former IDF intel. officer sentenced to prison term in Greek spying case

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Former IDF intel. officer sentenced to prison term in Greek spying case

Tal Dilian convicted in Greece over Predator spyware scandal

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