In 2022, Netanyahu demanded a “strong and independent investigation” into the alleged police misuse of sophisticated spyware against him, calling it a “black day for Israel” as proceedings in his trial were put on hold.
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<ref>[https://apnews.com/article/technology-middle-east-israel-benjamin-netanyahu-spyware-d0dd6f781f7dd4fb1d4d6f4fe0f66eb8 Report: Israel police used spyware on Netanyahu’s son, aides], ''AP'', Feb 7, 2022</ref>