Case 3000

Netanyahu's cross-examination canceled for diplomatic, security reasons

The prosecution agreed to his request. The judges have yet to issue a decision; however, they are also expected to acquiesce.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, SARAH BEN-NUN
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, September 16, 2025.
Israeli attorney general Gali Baharav Miara at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem

Prosecution prepared to hold plea bargain talks with Netanyahu defense, A-G’s Office says

Herzog’s invitation was intended to begin preliminary contacts over the possibility of a plea bargain in Netanyahu’s criminal trial.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, October 28, 2025.

Herzog deserves our support in trying to achieve plea bargain, end Netanyahu trial saga - editorial

Herzog deserves the country’s full support in finding a negotiated end to the Netanyahu trial after six years. Finding such an end is not a betrayal of justice.

|ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, October 28, 2025.

Netanyahu trial: President’s legal team invites prosecution, defense to preliminary plea-deal talks

The move is an initial step meant to test whether agreements can be reached before President Isaac Herzog considers Netanyahu’s pardon request.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN

Anti-Netanyahu submarines sail the Yarkon as protest statue re-erected

The statue depicts an anti-Netanyahu protester waving the Israeli flag as he is blasted by a police water cannon.

DECEMBER 11, 2020ByEVE YOUNG
Investigate Now protesters call for the investigation of Case 3000 against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by sailing prop submarines on the Yarkon River.

Anti-Netanyahu protesters: Demonstrations to increase during elections

"This is a struggle for Israel's soul."

DECEMBER 6, 2020ByEVE YOUNG
Anti-Netanyahu protesters gather outside of the Prime Minister's Residence.

A-G to Gantz: Pause Case 3000 probe until I make sure it's okay

The Submarine Affair is an ongoing scandal involving a multi-billion dollar submarine deal with Germany’s ThyssenKrupp AG conglomerate over several years.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit talk at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem in 2015.

Committee investigating Submarine Affair to begin proceedings Tuesday

The commission is investigating the procurement of submarines and naval vessels from the German shipbuilder ThyssenKrupp.

NOVEMBER 28, 2020ByCELIA JEAN
The Dolphin-class submarine first entered service in 2000

Yair Netanyahu compares Black Flag protestors to ISIS

Caravan participants will later join protests outside of the Prime Minister's Residence.

NOVEMBER 28, 2020ByEVE YOUNG
Protesters gather to drive in a caravan with F-35 and submarine props, demanding an investigation of Benjamin Netanyahu and the submarine affair, Case 3000. November 28, 2020.

Gantz decides to probe Submarine Affair

The committee would not be able to force Netanyahu and his closest associates to testify. It will have four months to draft its report.

NOVEMBER 23, 2020ByGIL HOFFMAN, YONAH JEREMY BOB
Defense Minister Benny Gantz at the Knesset plenum, Oct. 15, 2020

NGO to High Court: Here is how AG flopped letting PM off in Stock Affair

NOVEMBER 21, 2020ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Israeli workers hang a large billboard with a picture Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as part of a protest of business owners against the Coronavirus Restrictions, November 12, 2020.

Gantz reportedly decides to probe Submarine Affair

The Defense Ministry denied the report.

NOVEMBER 18, 2020ByGIL HOFFMAN, YONAH JEREMY BOB
PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and Blue and White Party leader Benny Gantz pass each other in the Knesset last year.

Negotiation details of Netanyahu adviser Ari Harow's plea deal revealed

Israel's deputy state attorney reportedly believed that the charges against Harow were serious enough that jail time should be part of the deal.

NOVEMBER 18, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former chief of staff Ari Harow

Knesset vote to probe Netanyahu on Submarine Affair canceled

Supreme Court petitioned to overturn Knesset speaker's decision to revote

OCTOBER 21, 2020ByGIL HOFFMAN
Knesset opposition cries out against cancellation of to probe Netanyahu on Submarine Affair after results positive