JERUSALEM / LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – A scandal is rocking Israel after the country’s top military lawyer, Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, resigned and was jailed following a series of bizarre events. The release of a surveillance video showing allegations of abuse against Israeli soldiers has sparked heated political debate.
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A scandal involving the former top military lawyer Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi is causing a stir in Israel. The lawyer who until recently headed the Israeli army’s legal affairs is now at the center of a controversy that is dividing the country. The trigger was her decision to publish a surveillance video documenting serious allegations of abuse against Israeli soldiers.
The video shows soldiers mistreating a Palestinian prisoner in an Israeli military prison. Tomer-Yerushalmi wanted to underline the seriousness of the allegations with the publication, but the reactions were violent. There was criticism, particularly from the ranks of the political right, which ultimately led to her resignation.
After her resignation, Tomer-Yerushalmi disappeared without a trace, leading to speculation about possible suicide. An intensive search operation, which included the use of drones, ended with her being found on a beach in Tel Aviv. However, the public debate focused less on the allegations of abuse than on the circumstances of their escape and the political implications.
The allegations against the soldiers relate to an incident in July 2024 at the Sde Teiman military prison. According to the prosecution, the soldiers sexually abused the Palestinian prisoner. The publication of the video further deepened the already deep political divisions in Israel and reignited the discussion about the treatment of Palestinian prisoners.
Amid this controversy is also the question of whether Tomer-Yerushalmi broke any laws by publishing the video. The allegations of fraud and obstruction of justice are ongoing as the investigation against her and others involved continues. The case shows how deep the social and political tensions are in Israel, especially after the recent conflicts with Hamas.
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