US EditionIsraeli military's top lawyer resigns over leak of video allegedly showing abuse of Palestinian detainee
Israeli authorities launched a criminal probe into the leak of a video alleging abuse by soldiers at Sde Teiman, with five reservists charged and ongoing investigations into the leak source.
- Major-General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi took leave after a video leak involving the treatment of a Palestinian detainee, as announced by an IDF spokesperson.
- Defense Minister Israel Katz emphasized the importance of the investigation, stating it addresses serious allegations against IDF soldiers amid international criticism.
- The IDF is examining the inauguration of a criminal investigation into the video leak, which includes possible involvement from Military Advocate General personnel.
- The attorney general's office announced the opening of a criminal investigation concerning offenses related to publishing the video, as disclosed by General Gali Baharav-Miara.
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IOF official resigns over leaking footage of Sde Teiman prison abuse
The Israeli military’s top legal official, Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi has resigned from the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) after admitting responsibility for leaking a surveillance video that exposed the abuse of a Palestinian detainee at the Sde Teiman detention facility in 2024.
Israeli military's top lawyer resigns over leak of video allegedly showing abuse of Palestinian detainee
The Israeli military's top lawyer has resigned after saying that she was responsible for the leaking of a video that purportedly shows soldiers sexually abusing a Palestinian detainee last year.
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At the head of Israeli military justice, Jifat Tomer-Jeruschalmi was not always comfortable. Now the police are investigating a explosive video from the previous year. The situation became untenable for the military lawyer.
The resignation of Jifat Tomer-Jeruschalmi is linked to a leaked video from Sde Teiman Prison, which shows how Israeli soldiers are beating up a Palestinian prisoner.
Israel's Military Prosecutor Cessed for Filing Video of Rape of Palestinian Prisoner · Global Voices
The Israeli Defense Minister, Israel Katz, reported this Friday that he has decided to cease the head of the country’s military prosecutor’s office, Yifat Tomer Yerushalmi, because of her alleged involvement in the leaking of a video showing several soldiers raping a Palestinian prisoner in a prison in the country. The case, which has raised alarms and provoked criticism from the military leadership about what they consider to be a document enda…
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