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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


‘Submarine Affair’ becomes criminal probe

The prime minister is not a suspect in the investigation.

A dolphin-class submarine constructed by German company Howaldtswerke- Deutsche Werft for the Israel Navy

Report: ‘Submarine Affair’ now full-blown criminal investigation

State Attorney Shai Nitzan is expected to announce the criminal investigation, termed “Case 3000” by police, in the coming days, Channel 10 reported.

A dolphin-class submarine constructed by German company Howaldtswerke- Deutsche Werft for the Israel Navy

Is Bibi still a virgin?

The Jerusalem Post

20,000 sign petition calling to investigate Netanyahu over submarines

Maragalit: Netanyahu is involved with corrupt connections.

Benjamin Netanyahu at the conference of Israel ambassadors and heads of missions in Europe in the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem

Probe puts submarine deal in doubt

Opposition lawmakers expressed concern over the weekend that the submarine probe would be forgotten because it has been overshadowed by the fires that have struck the country.

A dolphin-class submarine constructed by German company Howaldtswerke- Deutsche Werft for the Israel Navy

Politics: Will the submarine affair sink Netanyahu?

Are there enough similarities between him and Ehud Olmert to torpedo his premiership?

Netanyahu at the INS Rahav submarine arrival ceremony

Analysis: It’s about the Navy, not submarines

In the defense establishment, particularly in the navy, there is concern that the affair may lead to a decision by Germany to suspend, or even cancel the submarine deal.

A dolphin-class submarine constructed by German company Howaldtswerke- Deutsche Werft for the Israel Navy

Attorney-General: Sub probe due to new information

Mandelblit said that at the conclusion of the initial inquiry, he will decide whether to open a full-fledged criminal investigation.

Avichai Mandelblit

German firm probing hiring of PM’s lawyer in sub deal

The US twisted the company’s arm to sever business ties with the Islamic Republic because of Tehran’s illicit nuclear weapons activity.

Netanyahu at the INS Rahav submarine arrival ceremony

German company claims no misconduct in Israel submarine deal

Mandelblit, Shimron to be summoned to Knesset for questioning over scandal.

Netanyahu at the INS Rahav submarine arrival ceremony