Summary
Jordanian authorities used Cellebrite’s forensic extraction products on the devices of activists involved in pro-Palestinian protests, according to The Citizen Lab’s investigation. Cellebrite, an Israeli company, provides tools that can bypass device security to extract data, and its technology has previously been criticized for being used against journalists and dissidents worldwide. The Citizen Lab found evidence of such extractions on devices belonging to detained activists in 2024 and 2025. They argue this use likely violates international human rights law and have called for increased transparency from Cellebrite regarding its operations in Jordan.
