Case 3000

Mandelblit says he suspected leaks aimed at pressuring him over Netanyahu investigations

Mandelblit, who approved the indictment against Netanyahu, was called to testify by the defense. His questioning has focused on the authorizations he gave investigators.

Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit arrives to testify in the corruption trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Jerusalem District Court, October 21, 2026.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the United Nations in New York City, September 24, 2026.

Drakon submarine highlights Case 3000 dilemma: Was Netanyahu right for wrong reasons? - analysis

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Likud party rally in Tel Aviv, September 17, 2026; illustrative.

Netanyahu shows no sign of legally contesting Case 3000 'Submarine Affair' state inquiry findings

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen after a court hearing in his trial, at the District Court in Jerusalem, June 29, 2026

Why Netanyahu's bribery charge remains despite judges' doubts - analysis


Anti-Netanyahu plea deal protest held outside A-G's house

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. 

 Protests outside A-G Avichai Mandelblit's home as reports come in that he is close to a plea deal with former prime minister Netanyahu, January 15, 2022

Gantz re-proposes Case 3000, Submarine Affair state inquiry

On October 3, Justice Minister Gideon Sa’ar said that he would approve a state commission of inquiry into the “Submarine Affair.”

 Israeli minister of Defense Benny Gantz attend a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on October 19, 2021.

Justice minister to green light Case 3000 state inquiry

Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar has announced that the would approve a state inquiry into the "Submarine Affair."

WILL THE Submarine Affair eventually sink Netanyahu?

Gantz on 'submarine affair': Investigation committee vital to security

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.

BENNY GANTZ meets with Movement for Quality Government (MQG)

Gantz and Sa'ar to launch official inquiry into Submarine Affair

Considering the fact that "a criminal investigation is already ongoing in this case," Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit will oversee the process

Newly appointed Minister of Justice Gideon Saar with outgoing Minister of Justice Benny Gantz at a ceremony for replacing of minister, held at the Ministry for Justice in Jerusalem on June 14, 2021.

Does Gantz turf war show defense min. can no longer hold fire? - analysis

Gantz's decision to initiate a probe into the Submarine Affair was done without consulting other party leaders, which angered Justice Minister Sa'ar.

Benny Gantz, leader of the Blue and White political party

Defense Min. Gantz to call for a gov't vote on Submarine Affair probe

“I expect that this time, all government ministers will support the establishment of the committee,” Gantz said Saturday. “The question marks must not be left open, and conclusions must be drawn.”

WILL THE Submarine Affair eventually sink Netanyahu?

Gantz to submit proposal for state commission of inquiry into Case 3000

The Submarine Affair is an ongoing scandal involving a multi-billion dollar submarine deal with Germany’s ThyssenKrupp AG.

Alternate Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Benny Gantz attends a conference of the Israeli Television News Company in Jerusalem on March 7, 2021.

Case 3000 indictments advanced against some Netanyahu aides

State announces indictments in "Submarine Affair" against the prime minister's former chief of staff and other senior officials. Netanyahu's closest confidant and ex-navy chief won't be charged.

WILL THE Submarine Affair eventually sink Netanyahu?

Mossad chief, ex-PM, ex-DM, other top officials to testify in Case 3000

The state finally filed its indictments in the affair mixing bribery and national security on Monday after years of probes.

A soldier overlooks the Israeli navy's Dolphin-class submarine