The government established the spyware committee on August 23 to investigate the "Pegasus affair," in which NSO's Ciphon malware was used to infect over a thousand phones.
The former security officials contended that there was no reason why the committee should be created now when the prime minister is facing legal proceedings.
These changes were prompted by the notorious Pegasus affair, which challenged the public's trust in the government.
The lawsuit charged that NSO Group "destroyed Elatr's life, forcing her to live in fear and isolation, never able to safely return...or have a normal life."
The meetings came in response to revelations that evidence obtained using spyware was used in a Haifa double murder case.
What researchers were able to confirm "is the tip of the iceberg," said Natalia Krapiva, the tech-legal counsel for Access Now. "The targeting was quite extensive."
This breach not only compromises his personal information but also jeopardizes the integrity of his investigations.
“In my eyes, this is a clear example of how the lack of adequate legal support can lead to a violation of authority and a violation of rights,” said Deputy Attorney General Amit Merari.
Israel has come under pressure over allegations that Pegasus has been used by some foreign client governments to spy on activists, journalists and politicians.
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