Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו profile
Public controversy over the reported submarine-affair inquiry findings
Coverage of Israel's state commission into German submarine and vessel purchases, a 2024 warning that Netanyahu's decisions compromised national security, and a later report on systemic failings. He faces no criminal conviction in this matter and has called the purchases necessary.
Editorial timeline of public reporting, not a legal finding.
- State commission formed on the submarine affair - The Times of Israel reported former Supreme Court president Asher Grunis would head a state commission of inquiry into the submarine affair, examining procurement of German submarines and naval vessels during Netanyahu's tenure. Former Supreme Court chief Grunis to head state probe of 'submarine affair'
- Commission warns decisions compromised national security - The Times of Israel and Reuters reported that in June 2024 the commission warned Netanyahu its findings could harm him and that his decisions on the purchases compromised national security and economic interests. His office said the deals were needed against Iran. 'Submarine affair' inquiry finds Netanyahu's decisions compromised national security
- Inquiry reports systemic failings endangered security - The Times of Israel reported the submarine-affair probe found systemic failings in decision-making that endangered state security. Coverage stressed these were not criminal convictions and personal-responsibility hearings continued. Submarine affair probe finds 'systemic failings' endangered state security