The death of a judge in Netanyahu’s case coincided with a key stage of the investigation

In the Israeli city of Be’er Sheva, under circumstances that immediately drew public attention, the president of the district court, Beni Sagi, died. He was overseeing one of the key strands of the investigation into the so-called “Case 3000,” related to corruption in the procurement of naval equipment for Israel.

Beni Sagi was responsible for the episode concerning multi-billion-dollar contracts for the purchase of submarines and warships from Germany. This part of the investigation examined possible corruption schemes, lobbying, and conflicts of interest at the highest levels. The court’s work on this case was regarded as one of the most sensitive for the country’s current political leadership.

According to Israeli media, on January 4, 2026, Sagi died in a traffic accident on Highway No. 6. Reports state that he was riding a motorcycle and collided with a car. Emergency services arriving at the scene pronounced him dead on the spot. Official accounts of the incident have so far not been accompanied by additional details.

The context gives this incident particular significance. The judge’s death occurred at a moment when the corruption investigation against Benjamin Netanyahu was nearing its final stage, including preparations for key judicial rulings. This intensified public debate and attention to the progress of the case.

“Case 3000” itself has for several years remained one of the most high-profile cases in Israeli judicial practice. It touches on issues of defense procurement, transparency in decision-making, and the accountability of senior officials. Any events involving the figures or participants in the process are inevitably viewed through the prism of its political and institutional importance.

At present, official authorities have not stated that there are signs of criminal activity in what happened. At the same time, the coincidence of the judge’s death with an important stage of the investigation has heightened doubts and questions in the public sphere, including concerns about possible influence on the judicial process.

It remains unclear whether the death of Beni Sagi will affect the further consideration of the case or the timing of rulings. However, the very fact of losing a key figure in the proceedings adds uncertainty to a process that is already considered one of the most complex and politically sensitive in Israel’s modern history.

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