Military Advocate-General (MAG)

Editor's Notes: Sde Teiman case is over, but the problem of Israel's insular legal culture isn't

It's time not only to demand discipline. Investigate real abuse, but also demand seriousness from the people who run the legal system. Demand an end to leaks, vanity, and internal cover.

|ByZVIKA KLEIN
The Sde Teiman case is over. The lesson should not be. A man adjusts his kippah as right-wing Israelis demonstrate next to the Sde Teman military base near Beersheba, against the detention for questioning of military reservists who were suspected of abuse of a detainee following the October 7 attack
Demonstrates protest against the detention of Israeli reserve soldiers suspected of assaulting a Hamas terrorist, at the Sde Teiman military base near Beersheba, July 29, 2024.

Israel's political Right celebrates Sde Teiman case dismissal as rights groups condemn it

It is important to understand that the defendants were not exonerated, and the indictments were dropped on the basis of ‘Haganah min hatzedek’ - when one’s right to a fair trial has been violated.

|BySHIR PERETS
An Israeli police officer stands near a gate, while protesters gather outside Sde Teiman detention facility near Beersheba, in southern Israel, July 29, 2024

IDF drops indictment against five soldiers in Sde Teiman case for allegedly beating Palestinian

According to the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit, the decision followed a comprehensive review of the evidence, legal considerations, and procedural circumstances surrounding the case.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
IDF soldiers operate during a raid in Ramallah, in the West Bank, August 26, 2025

IDF fires, criminally probes two soldiers for allegedly beating Palestinian near Ramallah

According to the military, "After the incident, a military police investigation was opened, Upon its completion, its findings will be forwarded to the Military Advocate General for review."

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

IDF chief Eyal Zamir, Defense Minister Katz meet to discuss next IDF Military Advocate General

At the time of publication, there was no clear lead candidate to replace Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi as the new chief lawyer of the IDF.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir. March 25, 2025.

Who is Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, IDF's chief attorney embroiled in Sde Teiman video leak? - explainer

Tomer-Yerhsualmi's long career in the IDF's legal division ended abruptly after she resigned in connection to leaks related to the Sde Teiman affair.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF Military Advocate-General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi seen at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, October 1, 2024

Ex IDF chief lawyer Tomer-Yerushalmi found alive near Tel Aviv beach after suicide concerns

The incident may lead to unusual calculations, including the need to conduct Tomer-Yerushalmi's interrogation for the Sde Teiman leak while she is safely in custody.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB, CORINNE BAUM
IDF Military Advocate-General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi seen at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, October 1, 2024