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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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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According to Gaza health officials, over 135 mutilated bodies of Palestinians returned by Israel originated from the Sde Teiman detention center, a site already under scrutiny for alleged torture and unlawful deaths. Documentation found with the bodies, including Hebrew tags, indicated they were held at Sde Teiman, with some having undergone DNA testing. Examinations of the bodies revealed signs of executions and systematic torture, including gunshot wounds and injuries from tank tracks. Human rights activists are demanding an investigation into the deaths, as evidence suggests the victims may have been tortured before being killed.
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John Q. Hosedrinker