In the wake of the police spying storm on civilians, Asher Levy, chairman of NSO, resigned today (Tuesday) from his position in the company. As you may recall, the police used the company's software to track civilians.
NSO claims that the reason for replacing the chairman is the fact that Asher Levy was chairman of the Noblepina Fund, and after the management fund was replaced by the brg fund, it was decided to appoint a new chairman. Exposed.
Asher Levy, the resigning chairman, said: "Contrary to recent announcements regarding the termination of my position as chairman, I would like to clarify that there is no connection between the termination of my position and the recent announcements related to NSO.
After the change of ownership and transfer to the brg fund in august 2021 and as expected from a senior official, I applied to the new fund and announced that it was right to appoint a representative on their behalf.
"The attempt to present this move as a contemporary resignation against the background of such and other publications linked to NSO is wrong and sinful to reality. I fully appreciate NSO, both the life-saving technology it develops, the company's management and employees and the ethical policy the company regrets and leads in the world." .
Recall, the police denied the publications, according to which NSO "Pegasus" spyware was used to hack into the phones of civilians and protesters without a warrant or control.
NSO offices.
The new fund has appointed a chairman on its behalf // Photo: AFP,
"There is no dawn to the allegations," police said.
"All police activity in this area is by law, based on court orders and strict work practices."
It was further emphasized that "the police have increased supervision and control systems inside and outside the organization. We are sorry for the attempt to cause damage to police activities without a basis."
The Minister of Internal Security, Amar Bar-Lev, also responded to the storm: "After clarification, there is no practice of wiretapping or intrusion into devices by the Israel Police without the approval of a judge. Tested and approved by Judge Rachel your little daughter. "
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