In a dramatic turn of events, former Israeli military prosecutor Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi was arrested on Monday following a scandal involving the leak of a video depicting the abuse of a Palestinian detainee. The video, which surfaced in 2024, allegedly showed soldiers at the Sde Teiman military base committing severe acts of violence against the detainee, including stabbing him near the rectum with a sharp object. The incident has sparked international outrage and internal protests within Israel. Tomer-Yerushalmi, who resigned from her position last week, disappeared for several hours on Sunday, leading to speculation about a possible suicide attempt. However, Israeli media reports suggest she may have staged the disappearance to dispose of her phone, which could contain incriminating evidence. Five reservist soldiers have already been charged in connection with the abuse, which occurred in July 2024. The case has drawn sharp criticism from human rights organizations, with a UN commission in October 2024 labeling the widespread abuse of detainees in Israeli facilities as a ‘war crime and crime against humanity of torture.’ Israel has vehemently denied these allegations, asserting its commitment to international legal standards.
Israel arrests ex-military prosecutor after leaked video of abusing Palestinian detainee
