Israeli Military's Chief Legal Officer Resigns Over Leaked Detainee Abuse Video Investigation

Nov 01, 2025 09:48 am CST

Israel's top military legal officer, Major-General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, resigned after admitting she authorized the leak of a video showing Palestinian detainee abuse at Sde Teiman detention camp. The incident has sparked political controversy, with right-wing officials condemning the abuse investigation while human rights organizations document systematic mistreatment of Palestinian prisoners during the ongoing Gaza conflict.