Former Israeli Military Advocate General Detained Amid Investigation Into Leak and Misconduct

Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, former military advocate general, was arrested alongside former chief military prosecutor Col. Matan Solomosh on suspicion of obstructing an investigation into leaked surveillance footage allegedly showing abuse of a Palestinian detainee at the Sde Teiman military base. Tomer-Yerushalmi faces multiple charges including fraud, breach of trust, abuse of office, and obstruction of justice, and has appealed a court decision to keep her in detention. She disappeared briefly before her arrest, leading police to suspect she staged a suicide attempt to destroy evidence, specifically her missing phone. The leaked footage, which caused international outrage, shows severe violence against a detainee, resulting in serious injuries, and has led to charges against several reservist soldiers. Investigations continue with additional arrests and seizures of phones and digital evidence, while surveillance has been installed in Tomer-Yerushalmi's prison cell to prevent interference with the probe. Authorities emphasize the seriousness of the case and the public interest in uncovering the truth behind the abuse and subsequent cover-up attempts.