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Police Open Criminal Probe Into Sde Teiman Video Leak as IDF Legal Chief Is Put on Leave

Prompted by new information, the decision reverses a prior pledge to forgo an investigation.

Overview

  • The Israel Police Investigations and Intelligence Division is leading the inquiry with oversight from the State Prosecutor’s Office, and officials say investigative actions are underway.
  • Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi has taken leave pending clarification, as investigators assess potential involvement by personnel in the Military Advocate General’s office.
  • Authorities updated the Supreme Court about the investigation after previously telling the court a month ago that no probe was planned because the leak was deemed not to harm state security.
  • The leaked footage is linked to the ongoing trial of Force 100 reservists accused of assaulting a Nukhba operative, where the video circulated as purported evidence.
  • Ministers and lawmakers sharply criticized the handling of the affair, and officials and reports say external actors used the video as propaganda that damaged Israel’s standing.