TEL AVIV / LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, the first woman to serve as Israel’s top military lawyer, recently tendered her resignation. This decision followed controversy over the release of a video showing abuse of Palestinian prisoners. The affair has rocked Israel’s Defense Ministry and raised questions about transparency and ethics within the military justice system.
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Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi has become the first woman in Israel’s history to assume the position of top military lawyer. Her appointment in 2021 marked a significant milestone in the history of the Israel Defense Forces. Tomer-Yerushalmi, who lives in Ramat Hasharon, has made a name for herself through her impressive career in the IDF’s legal field. She began her career in 1996 after graduating with a law degree from the Hebrew University and furthered her knowledge with a master’s degree from Tel Aviv University and another from the US Army Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School.
In her role as a military lawyer, Tomer-Yerushalmi was known for her integrity and commitment to the rule of law. Her career was marked by important positions within the IDF, including working with then army chief prosecutor and later military lawyer Menachem Finkelstein. Her appointment as military attorney in 2021 made her the second woman in IDF history to reach the rank of major general, after Orna Barbivay.
The latest controversy surrounding Tomer-Yerushalmi arose when she admitted to leaking a video to the media about the mistreatment of Palestinian prisoners at the Sde Teiman base. This decision led to her suspension and ultimately her resignation. In her resignation letter, she stated that she accepted responsibility for publishing the evidence to counteract perceived propaganda against the military justice system. The affair has shaken trust in the transparency and ethics of Israel’s military justice system.
Reaction to her resignation was mixed. While some see her decision as brave and necessary to bring the truth to light, others see it as a violation of military discipline. The affair highlights the challenges facing military justice in a complex political and ethical environment. The debate about the role of transparency and the accountability of the military justice system will continue in Israel and beyond.
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