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So, solution to a private Israeli cybersecurity company that sells services to governments is to deport all Jews from Spain? You must be fun at parties.

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I knew someone who worked at NSO, and if I recall correctly, they required security clearance from employees (doesn't really mean much / I don't know what kind of clearance was required). It also doesn't mean they are a government body or are directly controlled by the government, but it could indicate that they are (but, most likely, they ask for it because they have government contracts that require it).

Not saying this has to have any implications for Spanish Jews. Just not sure how actually "private" they are.

NSO founder Niv Karmi is "ex" Mossad. No wonder they require security clearance.

lots of people in Israel are ex-Mossad or ex-security services/army/special forces

Are you sure he was actually Mossad, not some 8200?

Israel has mandatory conscription, and 8200 (the army intelligence division) is a very common source for hi-tech companies in security sector.

No option to vouch on this one?

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