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claimed on TuesdayÌýhis country fully complies withÌý amid claims that anÌý has supplied spyware to repressive regimes.

The Blue and White party leader made the remarks duringÌý Cyber Week, The Times of Israel said.

He acknowledged: "We are aware of recent publications regarding the use of systems developed in certain Israeli cyber companies."

He appeared to be referring to NSO Group, the creator of the Pegasus malware whichÌýhas reportedly been Ìý- includingÌýSaudi Arabia and the UAE -Ìýto spy on perceived opponents, according to the media and NGO investigative collective, Pegasus Project.

Targets have allegedly included , , and even individuals connected to slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Journalists and activists have also been hit by the spyware.

It has also been claimed over 30 journalists were chosen as targets by the Moroccan government.

Gantz said IsraelÌýpermits the sale of spywareÌýonly to governing authorities who will employ it legally to look into and stop terror and other criminal activity.

Those nations receiving the technology have to stick to their promises to comply with Israel's standards, he added.

Gantz said Israel is looking into claims of misuse by customers.

, who previously led the opposition Congress Party, was among several targets of the government

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Since news broke of the misuse of NSO's Pegasus malware, has been strong.

The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, on Monday expressed that what has happened is "completely unacceptable", assuming the allegations are accurate.

Meanwhile, on Tuesday announced they'd launched an investigation relating to accusations levelled at Morocco that it employed the spyware against multiple French reporters.