"Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi has reportedly acknowledged that her office released a video of troops abusing a Palestinian detainee. Israeli police have arrested a former military prosecutor after she leaked a video appearing to show soldiers abusing a Palestinian detainee. Major General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi was detained overnight on Monday, according to the country's national security minister, following a scandal that erupted after she leaked a video, resigned and then disappeared."
"According to a copy of her resignation letter published by Israeli media on Friday, Tomer-Yerushalmi acknowledged that her office had released the video to the media last year. Five reservists were later charged with mistreating prisoners. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said on Monday on Telegram: It was agreed that in light of last night's events, the prison service would act with extra vigilance to ensure the detainee's safety in the detention centre where she has been placed in custody."
Major General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi acknowledged that her office released a video showing troops abusing a Palestinian detainee and resigned pending an investigation. She disappeared briefly after announcing her resignation and was detained overnight by police. A former chief military prosecutor, Colonel Matan Solomesh, was also arrested in connection with the case. Five reservists were charged with mistreating prisoners after the footage emerged. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said the prison service would ensure extra vigilance for the detainee's safety. Israeli media reported she is suspected of fraud, breach of trust, abuse of office, obstruction of justice and disclosure of information.
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