Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi

Soldiers implicated in Sde Teiman Affair sue IDF, police, several others for defamation - report

The lawsuit reportedly alleges false accusations, a widely publicized wrongful arrest, the leaking of investigative materials, and defamation stemming from the publication of the video.

Soldiers lock a gate from the inside at Sde Teiman detention facility, after Israeli military police arrived at the site as part of an investigation into the suspected abuse of a Palestinian detainee, near Beersheba, in southern Israel, July 29, 2024.
THEN-MILITARY advocate-general Maj.-Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi attends a farewell ceremony for retiring acting Supreme Court president Uzi Vogelman last year. Tomer-Yerushalmi and her entire office covered up their own crimes, the writer charges.

High Court freezes legal proceedings against former IDF legal chief Tomer-Yerushalmi

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara arrive to cast their vote at a polling station in Jerusalem, August 17, 2026

Independent voters hold more power over Israel elections than before, strategic adviser says

IDF MILITARY ADVOCATE GENERAL Maj.-Gen. Itay Offir seen speaking at the Israel Bar Association's annual conference in Eilat, May 2026.

IDF legal chief to issue key rulings on Gaza war crimes allegations in coming weeks - exclusive


'Destroying the system': Lapid accuses Levin of harming Sde Teiman investigion

Opposition leader Yair Lapid slammed Justice Minister Yariv Levin for announcing his plan to hand-pick Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara's replacement in the Sde Teiman case.

Yesh Atid, opposition leader Yair Lapid, November 3, 2025.

Katz appoints former Defense Ministry legal advisor Itai Ophir as IDF's top attorney

In a surprising move, Israel Katz appoints Itai Ophir as IDF chief lawyer, following Tomer-Yerushalmi’s resignation after the leaked video incident and amid ongoing legal controversy.

Attorney Itay Ophir

Levin, Attorney-General to go to High Court over who will probe ex-MAG

Justice Minister Levin says AG Gali Baharav-Miara has a conflict of interest in the probe of ex-MAG Tomer-Yerushalmi and has announced a plan to bypass her office.

JUSTICE MINISTER Yariv Levin sits in the Knesset plenum. Last week, he was appointed acting Jerusalem and Jewish tradition minister and now holds five ministerial portfolios, the writer notes.

From Sde Teiman to MAG, Israeli media must show accountability without incitement - editorial

With footage of abuse of a Palestinian detainee facility, indictments of five reservists, and politicians reacting sloppily

Rescue and police forces search for Military Advocate General Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi at Hof HaTzuk Beach in Tel Aviv. Yerushalmi was later found alive and well, November 2, 2025.

Judge denies former IDF legal chief Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi’s appeal, extends her detention

Tomer-Yerushalmi's appeal arguing that there was a “clear error in the court’s decision” was rejected.

Former IDF legal chief Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi at a farewell ceremony for retiring acting Supreme Court President Uzi Vogelman, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on October 1, 2024.

Civilians claim to find phone after searching Tel Aviv beach for Tomer-Yerushalmi’s missing device

“We found the phone exactly where she was found. I hope it’s really hers,” one of those present told Walla.

A group of civilians search for the missing phone offormer IDF legal chief Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi.

Ben-Gvir claims ex-IDF top lawyer hid phone holding evidence against attorney-general

"It is clear to all of us that when the materials on that phone are revealed, the ground will shake,” Ben-Gvir said.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir speaks at an Otzma Yehudit faction meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem. November 3, 2025.

Court extends detention of ex-IDF top attorney to Wednesday, judge concerned she may obstruct probe

Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court Judge Shelley Kurtin expressed concern that she may obstruct the probe into the alleged leak of a video related to the Sde Teiman Palestinian prisoner abuse case.

 The Supreme Court in Jerusalem convenes for a petition regarding the Sde Teiman military base, January 1, 2025

Stop and breathe, Israel: Political discourse has fallen apart. It's unacceptable - comment

Israel’s political anger keeps crossing the garden gate, hurting the families of Israeli officials, people who have done nothing wrong.

Protests against haredi draft begins in Jerusalem, October 30, 2025.

From Rabin to Tomer-Yerushalmi: Israel hasn’t learned from political violence - comment

The incitement against Tomer-Yerushalmi proves that in 30 years since Rabin's assassination, we have learned nothing.

A RALLY IN 2015 at Rabin Square in Tel Aviv marking 20 years since the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin.