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


Former PMO official at Netanyahu trial: Prosecutors are abusing me

Former chairperson of the Cable and Satellite Broadcasting Council Dr. Yifat Ben-Hai Segev also testified at the hearing on Tuesday.

 David Sharan arrives to testify in the trial against former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the District Court in Jerusalem on December 20, 2022

Public Defender's Office slams state for abuse of power in hacking cell phones

Public Defender's Office issued its annual report slamming the state for abuse of power in hacking suspect's cell phones and a variety of other areas.

VISUAL DEPICTION OF A HACKER

Can next Israeli gov't cancel, ignore three major state inquiries? - analysis

Amid the focus on the corruption trial of Benjamin Netanyahu, most have forgotten the three state inquiries: The Submarine Affair, Mount Meron tragedy and Gilboa Prison breakout.

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

Make Case 3000 hearings as public as possible - FADC

Operational issues will stay classified, but the rest of Case 3000 will be up to the prosecution.

WILL THE Submarine Affair eventually sink Netanyahu?

Court rules for Netanyahu trial to continue despite Pegasus scandal

The court initially ruled in favor of the prosecution in regard to the NSO scandal, and the Netanyahu trial will continue Monday.

 BENJAMIN NETANYAHU seen at Jerusalem District Court during his trial.

Prosecution delays Netanyahu trial to clarify police spyware issues

On Monday, the Jerusalem District Court ordered the prosecution to provide an update on the police cell phone hacking allegations no later than 2:00 p.m. Tuesday.

 BENJAMIN NETANYAHU seen at Jerusalem District Court during his trial.

My Word: Submarines and political battleships

Model submarines have been a constant feature of protests against Netanyahu and the case has always hovered just under the surface in public and political awareness.

 A protester walks on top of a mock submarine during a rally in Jerusalem against former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu in June 2021, as the new government is sworn in.

What is the purpose of the Netanyahu 'submarine affair' inquiry? - analysis

What is the purpose of the Case 3000 state inquiry after years of delay and debate by both the prior and current government?

 THEN-PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for a hearing in his trial at the Jerusalem District Court last February.

Israel could sign deal to buy three submarines from Germany - reports

They are the subject of the "Submarine Affair", or Case 3000, about which the government might open a state commission of inquiry.

The Dolphin-class submarine first entered service in 2000

Would Mandelblit’s deal with Netanyahu be the right choice? - analysis

Supporters of Mandelblit for the deal will point out that the main goals of the indictment and trial were always to invalidate Netanyahu’s conduct with the media.

 Likud head Benjamin Netanyahu at his party faction meeting, December 13, 2021.