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Israel’s Former Top Military Lawyer Jailed as Leak Probe Widens

The fast-moving inquiry now casts doubt on the integrity of evidence in the Sde Teiman abuse cases.

Overview

  • A judge extended Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer‑Yerushalmi’s detention until Wednesday on suspicion of fraud, breach of trust and obstruction of justice.
  • Police are searching for a missing phone linked to the case, with Channel 12 reporting she told investigators she could not recall what happened to the device.
  • Israeli media say former chief military prosecutor Col. Matan Solomesh was arrested, and the Sde Teiman case prosecutor was placed on leave over suspected leaks of sensitive materials.
  • Tomer‑Yerushalmi admitted authorizing the release of surveillance footage depicting an alleged July 2024 assault at Sde Teiman, saying she acted to expose the gravity of the case.
  • Documents show the detainee seen in the video was returned to Gaza in a recent exchange, complicating efforts to secure testimony against soldiers already facing indictments.