Join our Community
Support ToI and remove all ads
Learn more
×

Black Cube

Slovenia's Prime Minister Robert Golob addresses the supporters of Gibanje Svoboda (The Freedom Movement) after the General Elections results are released in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on March 22, 2026. (Jure Makovec / AFP)
March 23, 2026, 6:15 am
Slovenian PM beats pro-Israel rival, despite alleged election interference by Israeli firm
Robert Golob, who accuses Jewish state of ‘genocide,’ clinches win over Trump admirer Janez Jansa; Israel’s Black Cube claimed to be behind video suggesting government corruption
By Bojan KAVCIC
Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli with evacuated residents of northern Israel and families of Israelis who were killed since Oct. 7 protest against a hostages-for-ceasefire deal with Hamas, outside the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, July 14, 2024. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
August 8, 2024, 12:39 pm
Minister, Black Cube CEO discussed probing Students for Justice in Palestine – report
Investigation of protest group said scrapped for fear it could harm US-Israel ties; Chikli’s Diaspora Affairs Ministry says intel firm initiated meeting, but sources say otherwise
By ToI Staff
Romanian chief anti-corruption prosecutor Laura Kovesi. (Screenshot from YouTube)
March 21, 2022, 4:57 pm
3 Israelis from Black Cube intel firm given suspended sentence in Romania
In absentia, Dan Zorella, Avi Yanus and Gal Farchi convicted in plea deal of intimidating corruption prosecutor
By AFP and ToI Staff
Black Cube's internet homepage (screenshot)
November 26, 2020, 7:22 am
Black Cube to pay Israeli TV network £350,000 after dropping UK libel suit
British court orders private intelligence firm to compensate Channel 12, journalists for legal fees after it withdrew major lawsuit against exposés on its activities
By ToI Staff
Harvey Weinstein arrives at Manhattan Supreme Court, February 20, 2020 for the third day of jury deliberations in his sex assault trial in New York. (Timothy A. Clark/AFP)
February 21, 2020, 11:02 pm
Weinstein jury appears deadlocked on 2 most serious counts, unanimous on others
Jurors ask judge if it’s permissible for them to be hung on charges of predatory sexual assault with unanimous verdict on other counts; they’re told to keep deliberating
By Tom Hays and Michael R. Sisak
Film producer Harvey Weinstein departs his sexual assault trial at Manhattan Criminal Court on January 30, 2020 in New York City. (David Dee Delgado/Getty Images/AFP)
January 31, 2020, 1:19 am
Harvey Weinstein says he hired Israeli firm Black Cube ‘for days like this’
Disgraced producer, on trial for rape, questioned about use of private investigators to track and silence journalists and accusers
By Michael R. Sisak and Tom Hays
Actress Rose McGowan poses for photographers prior to the Pam Hogg Spring/Summer 2019 runway show at London Fashion Week in London, Friday, Sept. 14, 2018. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)
October 24, 2019, 2:10 am
Rose McGowan sues Weinstein, Israel’s Black Cube, alleging intimidation
Actress accuses disgraced producer and his team of trying to ‘systematically silence and discredit his victims’ in run up to expose that launched #MeToo movement
By ANDREW DALTON
Ronan Farrow attends the 78th annual Peabody Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on May 18, 2019, in New York. (Brad Barket/Invision/AP)
October 23, 2019, 2:46 am
New Ronan Farrow book on Weinstein is meticulous and devastating
Journalist shows how he reported on sexual harassment allegations against movie producer, despite mogul hiring Israeli firm to track and investigate accusers, Farrow and others
By RASHA MADKOUR
Black Cube's internet homepage (screenshot)
September 5, 2019, 12:44 am
Israel’s Black Cube said to have uncovered widespread corruption in Panama
Panama’s La Prensa newspaper reveals recordings of attorney telling agents from private intelligence firm that top judges in the country could be bribed and were like a ‘mafia’
By ToI Staff
Illustrative image of an undercover intelligence agent (Artem Peretiatko; iStock by Getty Images)
August 7, 2019, 3:30 pm
A ‘private Mossad for civilians’ goes worldwide to make its clients secure
Sabra Intelligence Solutions brings expertise acquired in Israel’s security services to the general population with, it says, a focus on operating ethically
By Shoshanna Solomon
Stella Penn Pechanac, the Black Cube agent who duped actress Rose McGowan, one of Harvey Weinstein’s accusers, in a bid to quash the sexual assault allegations. (Screencapture/Channel 12)
June 7, 2019, 11:34 pm
Israeli who helped Weinstein undermine victims: ‘He wasn’t a monster then’
In first interview, Stella Penn Pechanac tells Channel 12 that while working for intelligence firm Black Cube she was simply trying to find out the truth
By ToI Staff
Investigative journalist Ilana Dayan speaks at a conference at Jerusalem's International Convention Center (ICC) on September 3, 2018 (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 7, 2019, 11:23 pm
Secretive Black Cube sues Israeli investigative journalist for $19 million
Private intelligence firm files lawsuit in the UK after Ilana Dayan alleges it sought information to smear prominent Israelis, disrupt communications industry reform
By ToI Staff
Israeli tycoon Idan Ofer, left, and Blue and White party no. 2 Yair Lapid, right. (Moshe Shai/Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 7, 2019, 2:51 am
Israeli tycoon hired Black Cube to smear Yair Lapid in 2014 — report
Billionaire Idan Ofer aimed to dig up dirt on then-finance minister to influence tax policy on natural gas finds, TV investigation says
By AP and ToI Staff
Black Cube's internet homepage (screenshot)
June 6, 2019, 6:36 pm
Report: US Senate asks to interview Israeli-Brit in connection with Russia probe
Walter Soriano said requested to provide correspondence with Israeli firms Black Cube, Psy-Group and Wikistrat as part of intelligence committee investigation
By ToI Staff
Keir Giles, a Russia specialist with Britain’s Chatham House think tank, poses for a photo in central London on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
April 17, 2019, 8:09 pm
Israeli firm Black Cube denies link to spy targeting Kaspersky Lab critics
Man identifying himself as Lucas Lambert has been meeting with cybersecurity experts, in an operation resembling one by a so-called Michel Lambert, outed as an Israeli ex-spy
By Raphael Satter
Load More
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Paying ToI Community members are invited to comment on articles
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By joining you agree to the terms and conditions
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Only ToI Community members can comment below articles
Forgot your password? / Send me a login link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.
Back to top
Never miss breaking news on Israel
Get notifications to stay updated
You're subscribed
image
Register for free
and continue reading
Registering allows you to manage your newsletters and alerts and helps us improve your experience. It takes just a few seconds.
Already registered? Enter your email to sign in.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By registering you agree to the terms and conditions. Once registered, you’ll receive our Daily Edition email for free.
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Register
I forgot my password / Send me a sign in link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.