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An undated handout photo of an autonomous unmanned BlueWhale submarine. (Israel Aerospace Industries)
February 26, 2026, 2:49 am
Israel delivers unmanned spy submarine to German military
Dubbed BlueWhale, the Israeli-made underwater drone has been made specifically for Germany and tested in the Baltic Sea, which has been a flashpoint for NATO-Russia tensions
By Emanuel Fabian and AFP
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu exits a submarine during a visit to the military port of Haifa on November 17, 2009. (GPO)
January 25, 2026, 7:04 pm
Submarine affair probe finds ‘systemic failings’ endangered state security
State commission on decade-old scandal says government acted ‘in chaos and without clear direction’; findings on personal liability to be issued after High Court hearings
By Jeremy Sharon and ToI Staff
An IDF Oshkosh JLTV light armored utility vehicle, August 3, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)
June 30, 2025, 10:08 am
Norwegian pension fund drops US, German defense firms from portfolio over Gaza war
KLP says Oshkosh Corporation and ThyssenKrupp excluded due to sale of products to states that use them in ‘systematic breaches of international law’
By AFP and ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, seen at a welcoming ceremony for a new submarine, Rahav, at the Israeli naval base in Haifa, on January 12, 2016. (Kobi Gideon/ GPO)
June 24, 2024, 6:38 pm
‘Submarine affair’ inquiry finds Netanyahu’s decisions compromised national security
Commission warns premier and 4 former defense officials that findings of probe may harm their interests; gives notice so they can submit additional testimony, view evidence
By Sam Sokol and Elana Kirsh
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen at a welcoming ceremony for a new submarine, Rahav, at the Israeli Navy base in Haifa, on January 12, 2016. (Kobi Gideon/GPO)
May 27, 2023, 6:03 pm
Leaks show US aid money pushed Israel to buy flawed American periscopes for new subs
Internal documents from German competitor also indicate Israeli Navy later actively sought to assist firm in securing contracts
By Uri Blau and Daniel Dolev and Shomrim
Former Keren Hayesod chair and government minister Eliezer (Modi) Zandberg on July 21, 2004. (Flash90)
October 3, 2022, 6:31 pm
Former Keren Hayesod chair, an ex-minister, convicted in ‘submarine affair’
In plea bargain, Eliezer Zandberg found guilty of breach of trust for having received over NIS 100,000 from shipbuilder’s representative while serving as fundraising group’s head
By Jeremy Sharon
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen at a welcoming ceremony for a new submarine, Rahav, at the Israeli Navy base in Haifa, on January 12, 2016. (Kobi Gideon/GPO)
January 24, 2022, 10:12 am
Netanyahu expected to be called as central witness in state probe of submarine deal
The five members of the government-backed commission of inquiry will need to have no ties to the scandal-ridden procurement deal from a German shipbuilder
By ToI Staff
Foreign Affairs Minister Yair Lapid walks through a protest supporting the establishment of a committee of inquiry into the submarine affair, outside the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, January 23, 2022. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
January 23, 2022, 5:50 pm
Cabinet votes to establish state inquiry into submarine affair
Committee will evaluate decision-making by political echelon surrounding sensitive procurement, in case that has already snared several close associates of Netanyahu
By Carrie Keller-Lynn
Defense Ministry Director-General Amir Eshel, right, and ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Rolf Wirtz sign an agreement for Israel's purchase of three submarines at the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv, January 20, 2022. (Defense Ministry)
January 20, 2022, 12:39 pm
Israel signs scandal-ridden €3 billion deal with Germany to buy new submarines
Agreement will see three new vessels delivered to Israeli Navy, includes reciprocal contract for German shipbuilder to make €850 million in purchases from Israel
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett (L) hosts German Chancellor Angela Merkel for a private dinner in Jerusalem on October 10, 2021. (Koby Gideon/GPO)
October 11, 2021, 10:42 am
Bennett said to tell Merkel Israel wants to advance controversial submarine deal
PM says he ordered review of deal after taking office; Merkel says countries agree that ‘there must always be a vision of a lasting democratic Jewish State of Israel’
By Raoul Wootliff
A man rides in a mock submarine during a protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday, on October 14, 2020. (AP/Oded Balilty)
July 22, 2021, 7:06 pm
High Court rejects petitions for state inquiry into ‘Submarine Affair’
Justices say there was ‘improper and worrying conduct’ in corruption case that has ensnared Netanyahu’s close associates, but stop short of ordering a probe
By ToI Staff
Left: Then-Defense Minister Benny Gantz, on July 14, 2021; Right: Then-Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar, on March 7, 2021. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90; Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
July 16, 2021, 8:19 pm
Gantz, Sa’ar agree to review potential state inquiry into submarine affair
After feuding over the matter last month, defense and justice ministers to form inter-ministerial teams to discuss controversial case
By ToI Staff
From right, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, Defense Minister Benny Gantz and Finance Minister Avigdor Liberman attend the first cabinet meeting, at the Knesset on June 13, 2021. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 23, 2021, 3:17 pm
Gantz, Sa’ar feud over proposed state inquiry of submarine scandal
Defense chief says he intends to call for a vote on the matter next week, but justice minister denies he has authority to do so; Bennett’s party said to oppose probe
By Judah Ari Gross
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)
June 20, 2021, 12:10 am
Gantz orders fresh probe of submarine scandal after previous one floundered
Unclear if new investigation will win necessary government support; if approved, commission would be able to subpoena witnesses, have broader legal powers
By Judah Ari Gross
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
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