Overview
- Police arrested former IDF Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer‑Yerushalmi after she resigned and acknowledged authorizing the video’s release to the media.
- Ex–chief military prosecutor Col. Matan Solomosh was also detained, and a Tel Aviv court extended both in custody until Wednesday during a special‑police investigation.
- Investigators are examining suspected offenses including unauthorized disclosure, obstruction of justice, fraud, abuse of trust and misuse of authority, according to police and court filings.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu labeled the leak Israel’s most severe public‑relations blow and called for an independent probe as right‑wing ministers pressed to curb legal action.
- Five reservists have been charged over the incident shown in the footage, which NGOs say left the detainee with life‑threatening injuries, while military prosecutors confirm the alleged victim was deported to Gaza on October 13, limiting his availability to testify.