Submarine Affair

Submarine Affair commission sends warning letters to PM, others

The commission sent warnings to five current and senior officials who may be hurt by the inquiry.

Former Chief Justice to head submarine inquiry

Justice Asher Grunis appointed to head state commission of inquiry to investigate Israel’s purchase of submarines.

Deputy Minister:

'I don't understand Yamina's arguments'

Deputy Economy Minister Yair Golan wonders why Bennett and Shaked did not support committee of inquiry into submarine affair.

Govt. approves commission of inquiry into submarines affair

PM Bennett abstains, Shaked votes against establishment of state commission of inquiry into submarines affair.

Bennett to abstain in vote on submarine inquiry

PM intends to abstain during vote in the Cabinet on establishment of commission of inquiry into the submarine affair.

Gantz won't back down on Submarine Affair

Defense Minister announces he will submit to the government a proposal to establish a commission of inquiry into the purchase of submarines.

Former State Comptroller to head Submarine Affair probe

Yosef Shapira agrees to Gantz's request and will head the committee that will examine the government's purchase of submarines

Gantz put to shame: Submarine Affair committee members resign

A-G & security establishment curtailed commission's powers, making it a paper tiger.

Shas 'furious' with Gantz for voting to dissolve Knesset

"Gantz doesn't even want elections, but party members want to bring him down & replace him."

Benny Gantz freezes submarine probe

Probe into 'Submarine Affair' which drew the ire of Netanyahu and the Likud put on hold.

Gantz: I discovered findings regarding the submarines

Gantz sharply attacks Netanyahu clarifying that possibility of supporting dissolution of Knesset is on table. Likud: Gantz using IDF.

Caught on hot mike, Likud MKs fear the coming elections

The cameras were turned off but the microphones continued recording.

Deri: Gantz crossed a red line

Interior Minister criticizes Defense Minister's decision to establish commission of inquiry into Submarine Affair.

Gantz to establish commission of inquiry into Submarine Affair

Defense Minister decides to set up commission to investigate corruption in purchase of submarines from Germany.

Mickey Zohar: 'We prevented opposition coup'

Coalition Chairman responds to attacks on cancelling vote on commission of inquiry into Submarine Affair, 'We acted correctly.'

Uproar in Knesset after vote on Submarine Affair canceled

Opposition MKs storm out after Knesset Speaker cancels vote to establish a commission of inquiry into the Submarine Affair.

Likud, Blue & White cooperate to protect each other's interests

Both parties have agreed to vote against commissions of inquiry into matters they prefer not to be investigated.

Netanyahu will not be investigated in Submarine Affair

Attorney General says not enough evidence and too much time has passed to investigate PM for shares scandal related to Submarine Affair.

'I persuaded the PM to purchase submarines'

Former National Security Adviser rejects the claims by the opposition regarding the sale of submarines to Egypt.

Submarine Bribery Case:

Former chief of Israeli navy to be charged with bribery

Former chief of navy, ex-deputy national security adviser, former Netanyahu adviser, and ex-MK face indictments in Case 3000.

'They're accusing me of treason?'

Netanyahu blasts Blue and White leaders: I'm fed up. I'm sick of their lies.

State witness in submarine affair changes testimony, is arrested

Miki Ganor, state witness in Case 3000, arrested. Police will ask to extend his detention on Wednesday.

'We'll set up a committee to investigate submarine affair'

Blue and White party leaders hold press conference, say that the submarine affair should be reopened.

High court rejects petition to open another investigation of PM

Court rejects petition to investigate Netanyahu for involvement in Submarine Affair.

Ya'alon slams A-G over Submarine Affair

Former Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon says Attorney General did not investigate Netanyahu carefully enough over Submarine Affair.

Shaked: Gov't needs to clean house after submarine scandal

Justice Minister repeats call for Deputy Attorney General Dina Zilber to resign at Haifa law conference.

Netanyahu: Will I get an apology?

PM wonders whether MK Yair Lapid and ex-Minister Moshe Yaalon will apologize for their accusations against him over the Submarine Affair.

'When will Lapid apologize for his lies?'

Likud party responds to Yesh Atid Chairman's criticism of PM, who testified today in Submarine Affair. 'How can you believe a word he says?'

Netanyahu to be questioned in 'Case 4000'

Prime Minister expected to provide testimony to police in both submarine affair as well as in “Case 4000”.

Report: Netanyahu to be questioned in 'Submarine Affair'

TV report says PM will be asked to testify or be questioned in Case 3000. Police have stressed in the past he is not a suspect in the case.

Likud: Former Defense Minister Ya'alon is spouting nonsense

Former Defense Minister Ya'alon claims PM Netanyahu should be suspect in submarine affair, Likud slams Ya'alon for 'spouting nonsense.'

'We have to stop discussing Elor Azariya'

Defense Minister Liberman says he and IDF Chief of Staff Eizenkot respect each other but don't agree on whether to pardon convicted soldier.

Netanyahu's diplomatic envoy questioned in submarine affair

Cleared for publication: Attorney Yitzhak Molcho detained for questioning in submarine affair.

'Netanyahu's entire hive is infected'

Lapid in meeting: 'No way Netanyahu won't be summoned to investigation into submarines affair; it's a matter of state security.'

'I hope President Rivlin pardons Azariya'

Transportation Minister Katz says he hopes President Rivlin pardons IDF soldier Elor Azariya, IDF officials' opposition is 'insignificant.'

Likud official: Media creating an anti-Netanyahu atmosphere

Likud official reiterates that Netanyahu is not a suspect in the submarine affair, despite media's attempts to say that he is.

Two officials close to PM detained over 'submarine affair'

Police detain Netanyahu's former attorney and another senior official as part of ongoing investigation into corruption charges.

Germany, Israel sign agreement on submarine sale

Deal to replace Israel's aging submarine fleet advances after being frozen following concerns over corruption investigations.

Germany approves submarine sale to Israel

Sources say Germany has approved MoU for the sale of three submarines to Israel.

Judge slams petition to force police to investigate PM

Supreme Court rejects petition to force investigations against PM Netanyahu in submarine affair. 'Court does not replace law enforcement.'

Former Shayetet 13 commander arrested over 'submarine affair'

The commander, decorated for his service during the Yom Kippur War, was arrested as part of the ongoing investigation.

Ex-minister questioned as submarine graft probe widens

Former science minister's remand extended, advisor to energy minister questioned, in corruption probe into submarine purchases from Germany.

New poll shows Jewish Home party gaining strength

48% of Israelis believe Netanyahu is corrupt, compared to 38% who believe he is not corrupt.

Netanyahu: Submarine deal will happen

PM says he believes deal will move forward despite investigation. 'As soon as things clear up, I assume that the deal will go forward.'

Lapid: National security is not a game

Yesh Atid chief slams PM Netanyahu, tells him to go home if he can't keep track of his own government.

Germany delays official signing of sub deal over investigation

Deal to supply Israel with 3 new submarines indefinitely postponed over corruption investigation in Israel over deal.

Netanyahu:

'I am not suspected of anything, everyone knows it'

Prime Minister Netanyahu stresses he is not suspected of anything criminal, accuses leftists of trying to bring him down.

Ya'alon lashes out: Netanyahu is corrupt

Former Defense Minister says it is 'inconceivable' PM was not involved in submarine scandal.

Justice Minister: We bring results, and our hard work pays off

Justice Minister Shaked speaks with Arutz Sheva about elections, the submarine scandal, Qalqiliya, and building in Beit El.

Netanyahu's lawyer questioned in submarine affair

Cleared for publication: Attorney David Shimron questioned in submarine affair, sent to house arrest. Netanyahu himself isn't a suspect.

Ya'alon: Netanyahu will be indicted

Former Defense Minister says at least one investigation against PM will end with an indictment, says he plans to run for PM himself.

Former Navy commander questioned by police

'3000 Affair' investigation continues to branch out. Former Marine Commander questioned on suspicion of transferring bribe money.

IDF general arrested in German submarine deal probe

Israeli police arrest seven people, including former Major General, over alleged corruption scandal involving a submarine deal with Germany.

Report: Germany approves controversial submarine deal

Germany’s national security council reportedly approves deal to sell three further nuclear-capable submarines to Israel.

Ya'alon threatens: I'll tell what I know

Former Defense Minister explicitly states in interview, 'Money could have been involved.' Prime Minister's Office: 'Nonsense'