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


High Court rejects NGO petition to make Netanyahu a suspect in Case 3000

'The Submarine Affair' involved a deal with Germany over nuclear submarines in which certain top defense officials and Netanyahu officials allegedly illegally skimmed off the top.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu climbs out of the 'Rahav,' the fifth submarine in the navy's fleet, in 2017

Netanyahu's brother-in-law blasts Mandelblit for timing of indictment

"I am angry at Mandelblit," Ben-Artzi stated. "Why publish it a month before the election? I expected him to make a different decision, but apparently he could not withstand the pressure."

Dr. Hagai Ben-Artzi (left) and Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit (right)

PM blasts comptroller for denying access to funds for legal defense

State Comptroller Joseph Shapira is set to decide whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can accept donations from high-profile allies to pay for his legal defense in his corruption cases.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem

Who Is Benjamin Netanyahu?

Politician and Diplomat.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a weekly cabinet meeting, December 23rd, 2018

52% of public, 10% of Likud: Netanyahu should resign if indicted - poll

However, there is not a consensus when the data is analyzed by party.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gestures as he speaks at the Cybertech 2019 conference in Tel Aviv

Netanyahu backs Knesset speaker and suspect in case 3000 in Likud primary

'My recommendations list for the primary includes all current Likud MKs,' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. 'They are all worthy.'

Netanyahu, Edelstein

Steinitz and ex-PMO chief of staff to run for Likud Knesset seats

Steinitz and former chief of staff of the PMO to run for Likud knesset seats

YUVAL STEINITZ: This is a revolution in Israel’s electricity production and in the Israeli energy sector

Analysis: What do Case 3000 charges to top aides mean for Netanyahu?

Will they stay loyal when they start looking at likely jail time?

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu climbs out after a visit inside the Rahav, the fifth submarine in the fleet, after it arrived in Haifa's port

Police recommend indicting Netanyahu lawyer in Submarines Affair

The police noted that there had not been sufficient evidence of offenses by attorney Netanyahu’s trusted legal adviser Yitzhak Molcho, who will escape indictment.

Israel’s fourth submarine is en route to the navy's Haifa base from Germany

Report: PM’s confidant and relative to be indicted in Submarines Affair

Netanyahu’s trusted legal adviser Yitzhak Molcho, according to Channel 2, will escape indictment.

Pretty Murky - David Shimron