Israeli military's ex-top lawyer arrested as scandal over video leak deepens
Summary
The former top lawyer of the Israeli military, Major General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, was arrested after a video showing alleged abuse of a Palestinian detainee was leaked. She had resigned, taking full responsibility for the leak. Five soldiers are charged in the incident, and the investigation continues.Key Facts
- Major General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi was the Military Advocate General of the Israeli Defense Forces.
- She resigned, admitting her role in leaking a video of alleged detainee abuse by soldiers.
- The leaked video reportedly shows severe abuse at the Sde Teiman military base in Israel.
- Five soldiers face charges of aggravated abuse and serious bodily harm to the detainee.
- On Sunday, Tomer-Yerushalmi was reported missing but was later found and taken into custody.
- A criminal investigation into the video leak is ongoing, with additional arrests made.
- The incident has sparked political debate and accusations within Israel.
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