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
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
Committee will evaluate decision-making by political echelon surrounding sensitive procurement, in case that has already snared several close associates of Netanyahu
Defense minister says decision to expand committee to five members from original three, ahead of Sunday's vote, came after discussion with top legal officials
Right-wing ministers Shaked, Elkin said expected to vote against commission's formation; Defense Minister Gantz says probe a 'national need,' not political
Agreement will see three new vessels delivered to Israeli Navy, includes reciprocal contract for German shipbuilder to make €850 million in purchases from Israel
Ministerial committee discusses buying 3 Dolphin-type vessels; Germany said to signal deal can go ahead even if prior corruption found, paving way for Israel to okay investigation
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