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Netanyahu, Mossad chief put Israel's security at risk in Submarine Affair, probe finds

The investigation found that Israeli governments avoided establishing clear security policies for years, instead making ad hoc decisions that failed to consider broader strategic needs.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu climbs out of the 'Rahav,' the fifth submarine in the navy's fleet, in 2017
 The Israeli Navy unveils the new INS “Drakon” submarine at the German Naval Yards Holdings in Kiel, Germany, November 12, 2024

Watch: Israel moves forward on sixth submarine from Germany

 GERMAN CHANCELLOR Olaf Scholz’s government sees itself attacked on two fronts because of weapons sales to Israel. Here, the chancellor meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv last October.

How committed is Germany to Israel's security? Only time will tell

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu climbs out of the 'Rahav,' the fifth submarine in the navy's fleet, in 2017

Netanyahu 'endangers Israel's security' in Submarine Affair, probe warns


MK Hasson vows to use immunity to leak PM submarine probe if there is one

Without parliamentary immunity, leaking police recommendations or other evidence pertaining to a case can carry a sentence of up to 2 years.

The Dolphin-class submarine first entered service in 2000

Former defense minister charges Netanyahu implicated in 'Submarine Affair'

Likud calls Ya’alon’s claims ‘obsessive, attention-seeking.’

Moshe Yaalon

Former security chief: Netanyahu right to push for submarines

Former defense minister Moshe Ya’alon has also slammed Netanyahu for circumventing him in purchasing the submarines.

The Dolphin-class submarine first entered service in 2000

Is prime minister next up in submarine investigation?

The police have an array of top suspects in their cross-hairs.

Benjamin and Sara Netanyahu

Israel’s special envoy to Palestinians under investigation in submarine probe

Molcho has been at Netanyahu’s side and in the thick of diplomatic activities with the Palestinians since Netanyahu took power for the first time in 1996.

Attorney Yitzhak Molcho (right) sits with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara

Senior lawyers close to Netanyahu detained in corruption probe

This latest round of the investigation comes after police finished questioning state’s witness Miki Ganor in September.

Israel’s fourth submarine is en route to the navy's Haifa base from Germany

Despite ongoing investigation, Israel and Germany sign submarine MoU

The MoU comes amidst the ongoing investigation into corruption allegations regarding the purchase of German submarines.

Israel’s fourth submarine is en route to the navy's Haifa base from Germany

Former Israel Navy commander arrested in 'submarines affair' identified

Shai Brosh is suspected of bribery, fraud and breach of trust.

Shai Brosh

Netanyahu’s former chief of staff arrested in ‘submarines affair’

Sharan is suspected in bribery, fraud, breach of trust and Conspiracy to commit a crime. It was reported that the Israel Police extended his arrest in five days.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a memorial ceremony honoring the fallen of Israel's Six Day War in Latrun on Monday June 5, 2017.

Bubbles, boats, and beats: the Netanyahu scandals

Israel’s purchase of submarines from Germany plunges the Navy into scandal.

The Dolphin-class submarine first entered service in 2000