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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.

JANUARY 25, 2026|ByPESACH BENSON/TPS

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

Moreover, the IDF said that it marked the start of Germany building the next submarine, the Dakar, which is due to be delivered sometime in the next decade.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

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

Germany's devotion to Israeli security is now more in question than in years prior under different governments.

OCTOBER 18, 2024|ByELDAD BECK

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

The commission said that it will soon publish unclassified parts of the evidence collected during the probe into the deal, worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

JUNE 24, 2024|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Former Netanyahu aide to provide information in ‘Submarine Case’

Police question Sara Netanyahu in ‘Residence Affair.’

AUGUST 3, 2017ByUDI SHAHAM

Sara Netanyahu sitting next to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

GRUMPY OLD MAN: Shakedown cruise

Whether or not a Netanyahu crony interceded on behalf of a German sub manufacturer, sooner or later we’re going to have to confront the issue of lawyers and influence peddling.

JULY 27, 2017ByLAWRENCE RIFKIN

German Submarine Affair: Fmr. security adviser released to house arrest

The Submarine Affair has engulfed top aides to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former top IDF officials now for months with major developments in recent weeks.

JULY 24, 2017ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

The Dolphin-class submarine first entered service in 2000

Think About It: A field day for Bibi-watchers

Netanyahu’s manner of warding off suspicion is exemplified by what he said in the Channel 20 interview about his receipt of cigars from his wealthy friends.

JULY 23, 2017BySUSAN HATTIS ROLEF

Miki Ganor signs state's witness deal in submarine affair

Ganor was sentenced to 1 year in jail and a NIS 10 million fine.

JULY 21, 2017ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

MIKI GANOR, ThyssenKrupp’s representative in Israel, waits at the Rishon Lezion Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.

‘Substantial developments in submarine affair’

Detention of former top officials extended

JULY 21, 2017ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

2014 Photo of Benny Gantz and Ram Rothberg

Poll: Israelis don’t believe Netanyahu on submarine scandal

Nearly half of Israelis think that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is corrupt,yet many think he’s most suited to be PM.

JULY 21, 2017ByLAHAV HARKOV

Legal Affairs: Who is Netanyahu's right-hand man, David Shimron, anyway?

David Shimron has been a close Netanyahu associate for decades, but his recent involvement in the submarine scandal has some new information emerging.

JULY 20, 2017ByGIL HOFFMAN