NSO Group CEO pens letter to Bennett, saying his support will be critical in battling Biden administration move, after Jerusalem initially declines to weigh in

Isaac Benbenisti was tapped a week ago to succeed founder Shalev Hulio, who was set to become global president and vice chairman of the board

Shalev Hulio, who founded company 11 years ago, to become 'global president' and deputy chairman of the board; drops hints of significant financial backing or going public

Head of Knesset's defense committee gives scant details, but says security establishment has appointed review committee; Merkel calls for tighter international controls on spyware

Shalev Hulio says spy firm also rejected some 90 countries over the years, and a reported list of targets is unrelated to its controversial software

Move aims to halt NSO Group selling its wares overseas; Israeli Defense Ministry has put 'human rights at risk' by allowing sales of phone-tracking software to repressive states