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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


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.

Benjamin Netanyahu

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.

DAVID SHIMRON

Netanyahu: German submarine deal will go through

"Let the investigation be conducted," says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Berlin suspends submarine deal with Israel amid corruption probe

The news comes shortly after several senior officials and key suspects in the case were detained and placed under house arrest.

The Dolphin-class submarine first entered service in 2000

Key suspect in submarines probe negotiating to turn state witness

The affair concerns the procurement of three submarines and four maritime installation protection vessels for the Israel Navy.

A Dolphin-class submarine enters Haifa port.

Coalition leader Bitan says Netanyahu will not resign even if indicted

"I am not worried", Bitan said, "when the interrogation is looking for a state witness it means [they] had nothing earlier."

DAVID BITAN seen at the Knesset last year

Police to keep main suspects of Israeli submarine scandal in lockup

Judge hints at new developments in investigation that have not yet been made public.

Israeli Navy Dolphin-class submarine 390 (R)

Has one of Israel's most strategic weapons been compromised?

Israel's German submarine affair raises questions about how the case will affect the country's defense ties throughout the world.

Dolphin submarine

Netanyahu’s personal lawyer named as suspect in Israeli submarine probe

Attorney David Shimron, who is Netanyahu’s personal lawyer and distant relative, was released to house arrest on Monday and questioned a second time on Tuesday.

DAVID SHIMRON

Former Navy Commander detained in Israeli submarine corruption probe

Tuesday's detention comes after six suspects were detained for questioning on Monday.

A Dolphin-class submarine enters Haifa port.