Model submarines have been a constant feature of protests against Netanyahu and the case has always hovered just under the surface in public and political awareness.
What is the purpose of the Case 3000 state inquiry after years of delay and debate by both the prior and current government?
They are the subject of the "Submarine Affair", or Case 3000, about which the government might open a state commission of inquiry.
Supporters of Mandelblit for the deal will point out that the main goals of the indictment and trial were always to invalidate Netanyahu’s conduct with the media.
Minister Eli Avidar, who was one of the leaders of the protests, called the demonstrators to also insist on a probe of the Submarine Affair.
On October 3, Justice Minister Gideon Sa’ar said that he would approve a state commission of inquiry into the “Submarine Affair.”
Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar has announced that the would approve a state inquiry into the "Submarine Affair."
The meeting was held a day after the High Court of Justice rejected three appeals, made by the MQG and others, to establish a national investigations committee regardless of government approval.
Considering the fact that "a criminal investigation is already ongoing in this case," Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit will oversee the process
Gantz's decision to initiate a probe into the Submarine Affair was done without consulting other party leaders, which angered Justice Minister Sa'ar.