This is total BS. I don’t think there ever was any doubt that Israel would have the subs built in Germany since Germany is known for subs and heavily subsidizes their purchase because of the holocaust.
Then why employ buddy middlemen?
Also the disagreement was on the number of vessels.
Netanyahu insisted on buying more subs than the military recommended. Apparently so he could earn by each sale through his lawyer buddy.
Let’s see what the investigation will show.
Just remember the conviction of Olmert for his corruption.