Former Israeli Military Advocate General Arrested Over Leaked Abuse Video

Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, who recently resigned as Israel's Military Advocate General, has been arrested after admitting to leaking a video that allegedly shows Israeli soldiers abusing a Palestinian detainee. The video, aired by Channel 12, depicts serious abuse at the Sde Teiman detention facility.

Tomer-Yerushalmi stated in her resignation letter that she leaked the footage to highlight the military's obligation to address abuse, even against those considered enemies.

Following her resignation, Tomer-Yerushalmi was reported missing, prompting an extensive search along the Tel Aviv coast. She was found safe in Herzliya and subsequently taken into custody.

The Sde Teiman detention facility has faced multiple allegations of detainee abuse, including reports of torture and sexual violence.

The arrest of Tomer-Yerushalmi has intensified political divisions within Israel, with right-wing politicians criticizing her actions and supporters advocating for transparency and accountability within the military.

The investigation into the leaked video and the alleged abuses at Sde Teiman is ongoing.