Police Conclude Investigation into Former IDF Legal Chief, Refer Findings to Justice Ministry
Israeli police have completed their investigation into former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi regarding the leak of CCTV footage from the Sde Teiman detention facility, forwarding the findings to the Justice Ministry for further review.
Israeli police have concluded their investigation into former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi concerning the leak of CCTV footage from the Sde Teiman detention facility. Police Commissioner Daniel Levi directed the force's legal adviser to inform Justice Minister Yariv Levin's legal team of facts pertinent to potential conflict-of-interest issues. He also recommended appointing a senior external professional to review the case, according to a police statement.
Tomer-Yerushalmi resigned on October 31, 2025, after admitting to authorizing the release of classified surveillance footage showing the abuse of a Palestinian detainee by Israeli soldiers at Sde Teiman. The footage, broadcast by Israel's Channel 12 in August 2024, depicted soldiers leading a blindfolded detainee behind a wall of shields, obscuring the view of security cameras. Reports indicated that the detainee was subsequently assaulted, resulting in severe injuries requiring hospitalization.
In her resignation letter, Tomer-Yerushalmi stated that she approved the release of the material "in an attempt to counter false propaganda against the army's law enforcement authorities." She emphasized the military's duty to investigate unlawful acts, even during wartime, and expressed regret that the principle that "there are actions which must never be taken even against the vilest of detainees" was no longer universally accepted.
Following her resignation, Tomer-Yerushalmi was arrested on November 2, 2025, after being reported missing for several hours. She was found on a beach in Herzliya and subsequently detained on charges including obstruction of justice, fraud, and abuse of office.
The police investigation's findings have now been forwarded to the Justice Ministry for further review and potential action.
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