The former top lawyer in the Israeli military, Maj Gen Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, has been arrested following her resignation and admission of responsibility for leaking a video allegedly depicting severe abuse of a Palestinian detainee. The video, which surfaced in August 2024, allegedly shows reserve soldiers at the Sde Teiman military base in southern Israel physically assaulting a detainee. The detainee was later released to Gaza as part of an exchange. Tomer-Yerushalmi’s arrest, along with the former chief military prosecutor, is part of a deepening political conflict surrounding the incident and its handling.
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In a stunning turn of events, Israel’s chief military lawyer, Major General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, was arrested on Sunday. The arrest followed her admission of authorizing the leak of a video depicting Israeli reservists abusing a Palestinian prisoner. Furthermore, she confessed to lying to the Supreme Court regarding her involvement. This news came after she was reported missing for several hours, with her car found near a beach.
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Military Advocate General Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi resigned, admitting to leaking a video depicting Israeli soldiers assaulting a Palestinian detainee at the Sde Teiman detention facility. The leak, which she claims was intended to counter criticism of the military’s handling of the situation, sparked outrage from right-wing politicians. This incident highlights the pressures faced by prosecutors regarding the wartime conduct of Israeli soldiers and broader attempts to influence the judicial system. The resignation occurred amidst reports of abusive treatment of Palestinian detainees, including those held at Sde Teiman, drawing criticism from human rights groups.
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In a tragic incident, Gaza’s Hamas-run civil defense reported the deaths of eleven people, all from the same family, after an Israeli tank shell struck their bus in northern Gaza. The Israeli military stated that soldiers fired at a “suspicious vehicle” that had crossed the designated yellow line, which continues to mark areas still under Israeli control. This event marks the deadliest single incident involving Israeli soldiers in Gaza since the ceasefire began. Both sides have exchanged accusations, with Hamas blaming Israel for targeting the family and Israel stating the vehicle posed a threat.
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Following a double strike on a Gaza hospital, which killed 20 people including five journalists, the Israeli military stated the target was a Hamas surveillance camera. However, the initial strike killed a Reuters cameraman, contradicting the military’s account of the events. The military’s explanation for striking twice and the identification of some of the dead as militants have drawn criticism. Hamas has denied operating a camera at the hospital, while international leaders and rights groups have condemned the attacks and called for accountability.
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No Proof Hamas Routinely Stole U.N. Aid, Israeli Military Officials Say
The core revelation here is that Israeli military officials are saying there’s no evidence Hamas routinely stole aid from the United Nations. This is a significant statement, particularly given the context of restricted aid access to Gaza. These officials, speaking anonymously to the New York Times, claim that the UN aid operation was relatively secure, less vulnerable to Hamas interference compared to other aid groups operating in the region. The implication? The UN’s direct management of its supply chain and distribution within Gaza made it more difficult for Hamas to pilfer aid.… Continue reading
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that its staff residence and main warehouse in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, were attacked by the Israeli military, causing extensive damage and endangering staff. These attacks, coupled with tank shelling and airstrikes, led to numerous Palestinian casualties and the detention of WHO staff members. The WHO warehouse was damaged on Sunday by an attack, while the health sector is already struggling with limited supplies. Despite the attacks, the WHO has stated it will remain in Deir al-Balah and expand its operations.
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Israeli troops opened fire on Gazans seeking food aid, resulting in the deaths of at least 32 people near Rafah. Witnesses reported the shooting occurring kilometers from an aid distribution point, while the Israeli military stated troops identified suspects near the aid site, and was investigating the reports of casualties. Despite this, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation denied any incidents “at or near” its distribution sites. Tragically, a doctor at Nasser hospital stated that many of the victims had “severe” gunshot wounds, and a UNRWA official described the aid distribution system as a “death trap.”
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On Saturday, at least 32 Palestinians were killed near aid distribution hubs in southern Gaza, as Israeli troops opened fire on crowds seeking food from the U.S.- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). The shooting occurred near sites operated by the GHF, which aims to replace the U.N.-led aid system, where local witnesses reported indiscriminate fire, while Israel’s army claimed only to fire warning shots. Witnesses described the chaos, with victims being shot in the head and chest, and local hospitals reported a significant number of casualties. Additionally, further airstrikes throughout the region resulted in even more casualties, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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An Israeli air strike in central Gaza resulted in the deaths of ten people, including six children, while they were waiting to fill water containers. The Israeli military acknowledged a “technical error” caused a munition to fall short of its intended target, initiating a review of the incident. Eyewitnesses reported a drone fired a missile at the crowd near a water tanker. This tragic event occurred amid an escalation of Israeli aerial attacks across the Gaza Strip, with the ICRC reporting a surge in weapon-related injuries and deaths, particularly near aid distribution sites.
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