Netanyahu's Top Rival Says Premier Profited in Submarine Scandal

Benjamin Netanyahu’s chief rival in Israel’s election next month called for a national commission of inquiry into a scandal surrounding the state’s contract to buy submarines from a German conglomerate, and linked the prime minister to the affair.

Benny Gantz, whose Blue & White party is losing ground in polls ahead of the April 9 vote, accused Netanyahu of personally profiting in connection with the deal -- the only active high-level corruption investigation he’s managed to dodge. A spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office declined to comment.