Mossad, Pegasus, and the Bomb Against Sánchez: Reality or Fiction?
Does the Mossad have damaging info on Pedro Sánchez? Journalist Fernando Rueda fuels the theory, but debate shows skepticism: the bomb never explodes.
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Mossad, Pegasus, and the Bomb Against Sánchez: Reality or Fiction?
Does the Mossad have an ace up its sleeve against Pedro Sánchez? The theory that Israeli intelligence is about to release devastating information about the Prime Minister has been circulating for a while. Periodista Digital, on its program La Retaguardia, rekindled the fire with statements by geopolitics expert Fernando Rueda, who claims the Mossad holds something that could be "fatal" for Sánchez. The thread, started over two years ago, has accumulated more than 200 responses between those waiting for the blow and those who have lost faith.
The origin of the theory: Fernando Rueda and the Israeli 'claw'
The narrative starts with a post claiming Israel holds an "unmatched claw" against the president. Journalist Fernando Rueda, a veteran in intelligence affairs, is cited as the source. The idea is not new: since the Pegasus case erupted, which implicated the Spanish government for spying on separatists using Israeli software, speculation about a possible counter-offensive from Tel Aviv has arisen. The central thesis is that the Mossad has accumulated compromising evidence about Sánchez, perhaps related to his management or ties with Segarro, and is waiting for the right moment to release it.
The Segarro factor: who really controls Pegasus?
One key emerging from the thread is the ownership of Pegasus software. Several participants point out that although the technology is Israeli, the true owner of the system used in Spain is Segarro. It is argued that the Maghreb country, which maintains a constant struggle with Sánchez's government, is the one pulling the strings. If Segarro does not find it beneficial to topple the president, the theory of a Mossad blow loses ground. The debate even crosses accusations that both countries act as a single mafia, though without conclusive proof.
Skepticism and fatigue: the bomb that never explodes
The dominant current in the discussion, however, is skepticism. A significant part of participants considers these leaks to be mere smoke screens or empty promises. Phrases like "it's about time" or "we've been like this since Carrero Blanco" reflect fatigue with a story that is always about to explode but never does. Some go further: they claim that even if the Mossad had irrefutable proof, the PSOE electorate would dismiss it as far-right nonsense. Others note that Sánchez's capacity to withstand scandals is unlimited, and any revelation would be neutralized with a letter to citizens or an anti-nonsense law.
A debate with no resolution in sight
Polarization is total. While some cry for foreign intervention to end what they call the "Trojan horse" in La Moncloa, others mock the naivety of expecting a foreign intelligence service to solve internal political problems. The final irony comes from those who remember that "I'm getting old, I've spent my whole life hearing that someone is going to pull the blanket and it never happens." With these ingredients, the Pegasus case remains a narrative battlefield where expectation far exceeds evidence.
Does the Mossad have an ace up its sleeve against Pedro Sánchez? The theory that Israeli intelligence is about to release devastating information about the Prime Minister has been circulating for a while. Periodista Digital, on its program La Retaguardia, rekindled the fire with statements by geopolitics expert Fernando Rueda, who claims the Mossad holds something that could be "fatal" for Sánchez. The thread, started over two years ago, has accumulated more than 200 responses between those waiting for the blow and those who have lost faith.
The origin of the theory: Fernando Rueda and the Israeli 'claw'
The narrative starts with a post claiming Israel holds an "unmatched claw" against the president. Journalist Fernando Rueda, a veteran in intelligence affairs, is cited as the source. The idea is not new: since the Pegasus case erupted, which implicated the Spanish government for spying on separatists using Israeli software, speculation about a possible counter-offensive from Tel Aviv has arisen. The central thesis is that the Mossad has accumulated compromising evidence about Sánchez, perhaps related to his management or ties with Segarro, and is waiting for the right moment to release it.
The Segarro factor: who really controls Pegasus?
One key emerging from the thread is the ownership of Pegasus software. Several participants point out that although the technology is Israeli, the true owner of the system used in Spain is Segarro. It is argued that the Maghreb country, which maintains a constant struggle with Sánchez's government, is the one pulling the strings. If Segarro does not find it beneficial to topple the president, the theory of a Mossad blow loses ground. The debate even crosses accusations that both countries act as a single mafia, though without conclusive proof.
Skepticism and fatigue: the bomb that never explodes
The dominant current in the discussion, however, is skepticism. A significant part of participants considers these leaks to be mere smoke screens or empty promises. Phrases like "it's about time" or "we've been like this since Carrero Blanco" reflect fatigue with a story that is always about to explode but never does. Some go further: they claim that even if the Mossad had irrefutable proof, the PSOE electorate would dismiss it as far-right nonsense. Others note that Sánchez's capacity to withstand scandals is unlimited, and any revelation would be neutralized with a letter to citizens or an anti-nonsense law.
A debate with no resolution in sight
Polarization is total. While some cry for foreign intervention to end what they call the "Trojan horse" in La Moncloa, others mock the naivety of expecting a foreign intelligence service to solve internal political problems. The final irony comes from those who remember that "I'm getting old, I've spent my whole life hearing that someone is going to pull the blanket and it never happens." With these ingredients, the Pegasus case remains a narrative battlefield where expectation far exceeds evidence.
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