Join our Community
Support ToI and remove all ads
Learn more

ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 571

Eliezer Marom

File: An Israeli Navy submarine sails in front of a Sa'ar 5-class corvette in the waters south of Tel Aviv as part of the Israeli Navy's flotilla in honor of Israel's 70th Independence Day on April 19, 2018. (Judah Ari Gross/Times of Israel)
May 10, 2021, 4:40 pm
Several indicted in submarine affair; ex-navy chief, Netanyahu’s cousin off hook
Cases closed against PM’s former lawyer David Shimron and past navy leader chief Eliezer Marom; other suspects face charges including money laundering, tax offenses
By Stuart Winer and ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu touring the INS Tanin submarine, built by the German firm Thyssenkrupp, as it arrived in Israel on September 23, 2014. (Kobi Gideon/GPO/Flash90)
June 16, 2020, 9:12 pm
Anti-corruption group asks High Court to probe Netanyahu in submarine case
Movement for Quality Government wants attorney general to investigate PM’s decade-old stock deal with cousin tied to Case 3000
By Raoul Wootliff
Blue and White party members (L-R) Gabi Ashkenazi, Yair Lapid, Benny Gantz and Moshe Ya'alon during a press conference in the Golan Heights on March 4, 2019. (Judah Ari Gross/Times of Israel)
December 5, 2019, 4:51 pm
After submarine charges, center-left MKs urge probe into Netanyahu’s involvement
Ya’alon vow to form committee of inquiry as PM’s associates are charged in major bribery case; Labor MK says case ‘casts a long shadow’ over PM’s rule; premier stays mum
By ToI Staff
An Israeli Dolphin submarine at the shipyards in Kiel, northern Germany (AP/ Philipp Guelland)
December 5, 2019, 2:53 pm
Prosecutors announce bribery charges in vast submarine corruption case
Former navy head, Israeli representative of German shipbuilder face indictments in alleged billion-shekel bribery scheme; PM’s ex-lawyer cousin to be charged with money laundering
By ToI Staff
Israeli businessman and Thyssenkrupp representative Miki Ganor at a hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on March 22, 2019. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 4, 2019, 7:36 am
Charges in massive submarine graft case reportedly expected in coming days
Prosecutors said seeking indictments against former Navy chief, Thyssenkrupp agent, and others in alleged bribery scheme surrounding naval deal worth billions of shekels
By ToI Staff
Miki Ganor, arrested in the submarine affair also known as 'Case 3000,' appears at Rishon Lezion Magistrate's Court, March 20, 2019 (Flash90)
March 20, 2019, 2:28 pm
State witness in submarine graft case remanded after asking to retract testimony
Miki Ganor, who had admitted to bribing officials to secure purchase of German naval vessels, jailed for 5 days; judge says suspicions should be reexamined
By ToI Staff
Miki Ganor attends a hearing at the Rishon Lezion Magistrate's Court on July 21, 2017. (Flash90)
March 19, 2019, 10:46 pm
In shock move, key witness in submarine graft case asks to retract testimony
Miki Ganor, who turned state’s witness, had admitted to bribing numerous officials to secure purchase of German naval vessels, but now says he lied; police arrest and question him
By ToI Staff
An Israeli submarine sails during Independence Day celebrations marking 70 years since the founding of the state in 1948, in Tel Aviv, April 19, 2018. (AP/Ariel Schalit)
November 8, 2018, 3:01 pm
Police recommend charging ex-Netanyahu lawyer, others in submarine bribery case
David Shimron among those accused of bribery, fraud and other charges in naval acquisitions scheme with German shipbuilder; PM’s former adviser Molcho cleared
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu touring the INS Tanin submarine, built by the German firm Thyssenkrupp, as it arrived in Israel on September 23, 2014. (Kobi Gideon/GPO/Flash90)
October 15, 2018, 11:05 pm
Police said set to recommend charging former PM aides, ex-navy chief in sub case
Source tells Hadashot news channel alleged bribery affair ‘one of worst corruption scandals ever investigated by police’
By ToI Staff
(L-R) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's personal lawyer David Shimron, his former diplomatic envoy Yitzhak Molcho, his former bureau chief David Sharan, former deputy national security adviser Avriel Bar-Yosef and former commander of the Israeli Navy Eliezer Marom. (Flash90)
January 17, 2018, 10:18 pm
Police said set to recommend indictments for PM confidants in submarines scandal
Netanyahu’s lawyers, former chief of staff, national security pick and navy chief suspected of corruption in purchase of naval vessels from German shipbuilding company
By Raoul Wootliff
Eliad Shraga
December 19, 2017, 11:40 am
Eliad Shraga
Israel is turning into a Mafia State
Widespread endemic corruption is destroying the values and solidarity upon which this country was established
Miki Ganor, arrested in the submarine affair also known as 'Case 3000,' is brought for a court hearing at the Magistrate's Court in Rishon Lezion, July 10, 2017. (Moti Kimchi/Pool)
July 19, 2017, 11:37 pm
Key suspect in submarine fraud said to implicate Netanyahu’s lawyer
Miki Ganor, in talks to become a state witness, reportedly tells cops that attorney David Shimron he hired to complete deal assured him government would agree
By Stuart Winer
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu touring the INS Tanin submarine, built by the German firm Thyssenkrupp, as it arrived in Israel on September 23, 2014. (Kobi Gideon/GPO/Flash90)
July 19, 2017, 7:12 pm
Netanyahu: German sub deal likely to go ahead after probe
PM confirms deal is now frozen, says he knows nothing about ongoing corruption investigation, had no idea Shimron, his lawyer, was involved in affair
By Raphael Ahren
David Shimron in Tel Aviv on February 17, 2015. (Ben Kelmer/Flash90)
July 16, 2017, 11:28 pm
Netanyahu’s lawyer David Shimron freed from house arrest
PM’s close confidant and cousin was detained in submarine graft probe; immediately flies to US for two-week vacation
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu aboard the new submarine 'Rahav' at the Israeli navy base in Haifa, on January 12, 2016. (Kobi Gideon/GPO)
July 16, 2017, 3:36 pm
Members of powerful Knesset defense panel call for submarine deal freeze
Letter to committee head signed by 13 asks for purchase of German naval vessels to be put on hold until after police probe
By ToI Staff
Load More
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Paying ToI Community members are invited to comment on articles
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By joining you agree to the terms and conditions
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Only ToI Community members can comment below articles
Forgot your password? / Send me a login link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.
Never miss breaking news on Israel
Get notifications to stay updated
You're subscribed
image
Register for free
and continue reading
Registering allows you to manage your newsletters and alerts and helps us improve your experience. It takes just a few seconds.
Already registered? Enter your email to sign in.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By registering you agree to the terms and conditions. Once registered, you’ll receive our Daily Edition email for free.
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Register
I forgot my password / Send me a sign in link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.