Case 3000

Netanyahu trial judges consider summoning A-G in dispute over investigation approvals

No final response has yet been presented, leaving open whether Baharav-Miara will be asked to participate in a future hearing.

Attorney Amit Hadad, representing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, arrives at the Jerusalem District Court for Netanyahu’s corruption trial, November 3, 2026.
Former Israeli Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit arrives to testify in the corruption trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Jerusalem District Court, November 3, 2026.

Mandelblit insists he approved Netanyahu indictment as defense challenges signature

Former attorney-general Avichai Mandelblit walks into the courtroom at the Jerusalem District Court, October 25, 2026.

Court rules 2-1 against expanding Mandelblit testimony as judge queries investigative actions

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

Submarine Affair: Communications adviser Tzahi Liber convicted of brokering bribes


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.

Anti-Netanyahu plea deal protest held outside A-G's house

Minister Eli Avidar, who was one of the leaders of the protests, called the demonstrators to also insist on a probe of the Submarine Affair. 

 Protests outside A-G Avichai Mandelblit's home as reports come in that he is close to a plea deal with former prime minister Netanyahu, January 15, 2022

Gantz re-proposes Case 3000, Submarine Affair state inquiry

On October 3, Justice Minister Gideon Sa’ar said that he would approve a state commission of inquiry into the “Submarine Affair.”

 Israeli minister of Defense Benny Gantz attend a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on October 19, 2021.

Justice minister to green light Case 3000 state inquiry

Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar has announced that the would approve a state inquiry into the "Submarine Affair."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu exits a submarine.

Gantz on 'submarine affair': Investigation committee vital to security

The meeting was held a day after the High Court of Justice rejected three appeals, made by the MQG and others, to establish a national investigations committee regardless of government approval.

BENNY GANTZ meets with Movement for Quality Government (MQG)

Gantz and Sa'ar to launch official inquiry into Submarine Affair

Considering the fact that "a criminal investigation is already ongoing in this case," Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit will oversee the process

Newly appointed Minister of Justice Gideon Saar with outgoing Minister of Justice Benny Gantz at a ceremony for replacing of minister, held at the Ministry for Justice in Jerusalem on June 14, 2021.

Does Gantz turf war show defense min. can no longer hold fire? - analysis

Gantz's decision to initiate a probe into the Submarine Affair was done without consulting other party leaders, which angered Justice Minister Sa'ar.

Benny Gantz, leader of the Blue and White political party