Israeli military's top lawyer resigns over leak of video allegedly showing abuse of Palestinian detainee

Major General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, the top lawyer for the Israeli military, resigned after leaking a video of alleged soldier abuse of a Palestinian detainee. The video, recorded at Sde Teiman detention facility, sparked outrage and protests. Tomer-Yerushalmi admitted to leaking the video to counter false claims against the military. Five reservists now face serious charges, but the incident has also drawn international attention to allegations of Palestinian detainee abuse by Israeli forces. The case has divided the Israeli public and raised questions about accountability and transparency in the military. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.