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		vmception on Aug 2, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Israel tries to limit fallout from the Pegasus spy... Right, the main benefit/issue is that spyware and exploits are not seen as “munitions” anywhere, and as such, escape regulation or meaningful export controls.

baybal2 on Aug 2, 2021 | [–]

Actually, in Israel it is. Every Pegasus contract was cleared by the cabinet, and possibly Bibi himself.

fmajid on Aug 2, 2021 | | [–]

And quite possibly in secret too, without the knowledge of the cabinet. Bennett and Gantz may well be saying the truth when they say they didn't know.

peteretep on Aug 2, 2021 | [–]

I think you’re right, but I think this will change

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