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Yitzhak Molcho

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Tel Aviv District Court to testify in his corruption trial, February 24, 2025. (Moti Milrod/Pool)
February 28, 2025, 10:10 pm
Report: Netanyahu’s rejection of Saudi peace offer led to Qatari cash corridor to Hamas
Yedioth Ahronoth says days after the 2014 war in Gaza, Riyadh proposed to rebuild Strip and normalize ties with Israel, but PM thwarted talks to avoid empowering the PA over Hamas
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
Emirati men perform a traditional dance in front of flags bearing portraits of Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, February 9, 2016. (AFP/Karim Sahib/ File)
June 11, 2018, 10:01 pm
Israel and UAE have maintained close covert ties since 1990s, magazine claims
‘I can envision us being in the trenches with Israel fighting against Iran,’ crown prince of Abu Dhabi said to have told Jewish leaders two decades ago
By Raphael Ahren
Netanyahu's lawyers and advisers David Shimron (L) and Yitzhak Molcho (R). (Tomer Neuberg/FLASH90 and Michal Fattal/Flash90)
March 2, 2018, 11:32 pm
Police ‘to recommend indicting PM associates Shimron, Molcho in sub affair’
According to TV report, Netanyahu’s lawyer and former confidant are among 5 suspects officials seek to put on trial in Case 3000
By ToI Staff
Dan Meridor in 2012. (Noam Moskowitz/Flash90)
February 2, 2018, 9:02 pm
Police said to take testimony from former ministers Meridor, Mofaz in sub affair
Officials looking back to Netanyahu’s 2009-2013 government as they seek background on bribery charges, Hadashot news reports
By ToI Staff
A general view of the headquarters of German heavy industry giant ThyssenKrupp AG in Essen, Germany, on December 11, 2012. (AFP/ Patrik Stollarz/File)
January 31, 2018, 8:40 pm
Former MK says Iran stole specs of Israeli submarines in hack
Erel Margalit notes German shipyard that is building vessels for Israel was owned by family of Lebanon’s former defense minister
By Shoshanna Solomon
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu aboard the new submarine 'Rahav' at the Israeli navy base in Haifa, on January 12, 2016. (Kobi Gideon/GPO)
January 30, 2018, 9:42 am
Witness says Netanyahu was asked to promote submarine deal – report
Attorney David Shimron, a confidant of the prime minister who represented a German shipbuilder, said to have sought his help
By Michael Bachner
Zionist Union chairman Avi Gabbay leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, January 29, 2018. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
January 29, 2018, 6:26 pm
Gabbay: Netanyahu should resign if named as suspect in submarines affair
Zionist Union chair says Case 3000 is so grave PM could no longer be relied upon ‘to make decisions regarding security’
By Raoul Wootliff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu aboard the new submarine 'Rahav' at the Israeli navy base in Haifa, on January 12, 2016. (Kobi Gideon/GPO)
January 26, 2018, 9:59 pm
Netanyahu to be questioned in submarine affair — report
Justice ministry has repeatedly said PM not a suspect, but several of his closest aids are involved
By ToI Staff
Yoav Mordechai. (Screenshot)
January 26, 2018, 1:02 am
Current, former liaisons to Palestinians testify in sub affair — report
Yoav Mordechai, Eitan Dangot said to provide info on allegations against PM adviser Yitzhak Molcho, and his alleged efforts on behalf of German company ThyssenKrupp
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
Netanyahu's lawyers and advisers David Shimron (L) and Yitzhak Molcho (R). (Tomer Neuberg/FLASH90 and Michal Fattal/Flash90)
January 4, 2018, 2:55 pm
PM’s former special envoy questioned for fifth time in submarine affair
Yitzhak Molcho reportedly tells police he turned down request from state witness Miki Ganor to ‘open doors’ at PM’s office for German shipbuilder
By ToI Staff
National Security Adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat. (Amos Ben Gerschom/GPO)
December 22, 2017, 6:20 pm
Netanyahu names national security adviser as new chief emissary
Meir Ben-Shabbat to replace Yitzchak Molcho, under investigation for corruption. PM: ‘When extent of Molcho’s work is known, Israel’s citizens will be greatly appreciative’
By ToI Staff
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
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