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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


German submarine affair: Israel detains 6, including Netanyahu associate

In February, Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit authorized a full-blow criminal investigation into the submarine affair.

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

Report: Germany approves sale of 3 more submarines to Israel

Der Spiegel says National Security Council approves deal on condition it can be cancelled if corruption allegations are proven.

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

Ex defense minister says he'll 'go public' with info about Netanyahu

Ya’alon suggests PM put personal interests above those of the state. Netanyahu’s associates say accusations are politically motivated.

Moshe Yaalon

High Court: Netanyahu has no immunity in submarine probe

At the same time, the court said that the Attorney-General’s Office needed to be given sufficient time to investigate the issues.

Benjamin Netanyahu

‘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