Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi
Former Israeli Military Chief Lawyer Imprisoned After Leaking Abuse Video and Mysterious Disappearance
Nov 04, 2025 10:32 am CST
Israel's former top military lawyer Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi faces imprisonment after leaking surveillance footage of Palestinian prisoner abuse, followed by her resignation, brief disappearance, and discovery on a Tel Aviv beach. This controversy highlights Israel's deepening political divisions and raises questions about military detention practices amid ongoing regional conflict.
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.