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

Did the way that Netanyahu concealed the deal from most of the defense establishment endanger national security and foreign relations, and why did he hide the transactions?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the United Nations in New York City, September 24, 2026.
New German-made Israeli submarine 'INS Drakon' embarks from Germany for Israel, September 21, 2026.

IDF chief warns Iran remains a threat as Israel welcomes INS Drakon submarine into Navy service

(illustrative) A submarine firing a missile.

From Dolphin to Dakar: 'Dragon' submarine reveals Israel’s changing undersea posture - analysis

Logo of Israeli defence electronics firm Elbit Systems is seen at their offices in Haifa

Elbit signs deal with German submarine manufacturer TMKS to expand ties between Israel, Germany


Three former IDF Chiefs of Staff claim Netanyahu lied

The three claimed that a prime minister cannot make a decision to purchase a submarine without the agreement of the defense minister and chief of staff.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Knesset in Jerusalem

Gantz in political u-turn: I won't sit in same coalition with Netanyahu

The Blue and White leaders called for a probe of why Netanyahu authorized Germany selling similar submarines to Egypt without consulting then-defense minister Ya’alon or other security officials.

Former IDF chief of staff and Blue and White Party Leader Benny Gantz speaks following the March 14 rocket launches towards central Israel, 2019.

Merkel: Bad Iran deal better than no deal

In special Independence Day interview, the German chancellor discusses antisemitism, Mideast peace and Berlin's pledge to maintain Israel's national security.

Angela Merkel gestures during a cabinet meeting in Berlin

Rare interview: Senior navy officer sheds light on submarine scandal

On Case 3000: "Has the affair had an impact? Yes. Does it affect our work? No."

Navy Brigade Commander C

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