TV: Gantz likely to form panel to investigate submarine affair

Defense Minister Benny Gantz appears set to move to form an investigative committee in the ministry to look into the so-called submarine affair, also known as Case 3000, Channel 12 reports.

Case 3000 revolves around allegations of a massive bribery scheme in the multi-billion-shekel state purchase of naval vessels from German shipbuilder Thyssenkrupp. The scandal has embroiled several close associates of Netanyahu, as well as high ranking military officials, and led to multiple indictments, but has the premier himself has not been accused.

An investigation, long demanded by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s critics and opponents, is likely to inflame tensions between the two.

In October the state prosecution told the High Court of Justice that it believes there is no justification to open a criminal probe into Netanyahu over the matter.