Israeli military's ex-top lawyer arrested as scandal over video leak deepens
Published: 11/3/2025

The ex-top lawyer of the Israeli military was arrested amidst a scandal over a leaked video showing abuse of a Palestinian detainee by Israeli soldiers, escalating a political showdown. Major General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi resigned after admitting her role in leaking the footage. The fallout deepened as she was reported missing, eventually found and taken into custody, while five reservists faced charges for the abuse in the leaked video.



