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Israel’s top military prosecutor has been arrested after admitting to leaking Video whatever is visible Israel Soldiers reportedly mistreated a Palestinian prisoner in the Sde Teiman detention camp.
The chief military counsel, Major General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, resigned on Friday after taking full responsibility for the leaks and was arrested on Monday on charges including abuse of office and breach of trust.
The widely circulated footage caused an international uproar when it was first released by Israel’s Channel 12 in August 2024. Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, The leak was called “the most serious public relations attack” ever against Israel.
Major General Tomer-Yerushalmi said he leaked the video to respond to criticism that the army was giving priority to Palestinian detainees over Israeli soldiers. In his resignation letter he said the military “has a duty to investigate when there is reasonable suspicion of violence against a detainee”, according to excerpts published in Israeli media.
He wrote, “Unfortunately, this basic understanding – that there are actions that should never be taken even against the most despicable detainees – no longer reassures everyone.”
Mr Netanyahu had singled out the incident as the target of an “independent, impartial investigation” to find out how the leak came to light in recent days and ultimately led to the arrest of the prosecutor.
Footage shows a blindfolded Palestinian detainee lying between several rows of prisoners in the notorious detention camp in the Negev desert.
He is then seen taken out of the group and taken to a corner, where several soldiers are seen surrounding him from behind and moving back and forth, covering themselves with shields.
According to Israeli media, the man was later hospitalized with rib injuries so severe that he was unable to walk. Upon its release, a UN spokesperson called the footage “shocking”. Large protests also broke out in Israel in support of the troops after several of its members e d fUnit 100, including a captain and a major, were arrested.
Five detainees were charged with serious misconduct and causing grievous bodily harm, including using a “sharp object” to stab a detainee.
On Monday it emerged that the captive was released as part of a prisoner-hostage exchange between Israel and Hamas.
Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said Maj. Gen. Tomer-Yerushalmi was arrested Sunday night.
During a court hearing on Monday, the judge extended his custody for 48 hours until Wednesday, according to a copy of the judgment.
The court said he is being detained on suspicion of crimes including fraud, breach of trust and obstruction of justice.
Police searched for Major General Tomer-Yerushalmi on Sunday after his family raised concerns about his safety and found his abandoned car near the beach in Tel Aviv, Channel 12 reported. Police said she was found soon after the search began.