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Netanyahu, Top Officials Summoned for Submarine-Case Testimony

By Drooid · Oct 21, 2026, 2:17 PM UTC · How we work

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and five officials were summoned to testify before the submarine-affair commission.
The commission reported in January that Israel’s naval purchases under Netanyahu’s government contained failings.
It also found Germany’s sale of vessels to Egypt, approved by Israel, endangered security.
Summoned officials include IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, Navy chief Admiral Eyal Harel, and former President Reuven Rivlin.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and five officials were summoned to testify before the submarine-affair commission.
The commission reported in January that Israel’s naval purchases under Netanyahu’s government contained failings.
It also found Germany’s sale of vessels to Egypt, approved by Israel, endangered security.
Summoned officials include IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, Navy chief Admiral Eyal Harel, and former President Reuven Rivlin.