Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi

Why Israel has suppressed its legal narrative on the war for two years - exclusive

LEGAL AFFAIRS: While the record is problematic, it should be noted that Israel is far from having abandoned the playing field entirely.

‘WHY HAS Israel left the legal playing field primarily to its critics?’ the writer asks. Here, the International Court of Justice bench sits empty ahead of the case on Israel’s humanitarian obligations to Palestinians in Gaza, in the Hague, Netherlands in April.
 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.

Deputy Military Advocate-General Gal Asael covered up source of Sde Teiman leak during probe - KAN

Justice Minister Yariv Levin, Ministers and Mk's attend a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, December 10, 2025.

Levin asks court to mull Sde Teiman investigator pick, says 'deadlock' reached

Maj.-Gen. Itay Offir looks on with IIDF Southern Command Chief Maj.-Gen. Yaniv Asur at conditions in Gaza.

New IDF chief lawyer Maj.-Gen. Offir visits Gaza front lines for legal assessment


Former IDF top lawyer Tomer-Yerushalmi released from Ichilov Hospital after nearly a month

She is expected to be summoned for questioning in the near future over the Sde Teiman leaked video affair. 

Former IDF Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi is released to house arrest outside the Neve Tirtza Women’s Prison in Ramla, November 7, 2025.

Israel's High Court to revisit Sde Teiman leak probe, putting pressure on Yariv Levin's authority

Supreme Court President Isaac Amit wrote that the hearing will focus on two issues: The scope of the justice minister’s legal appointment powers, and whether a conflict-of-interest is applicable.

Justice Minister Yariv Levin glances at Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, September 18, 2025

UN torture report flags Israel for allegedly mistreating journalists, detainees, ex-MAG

The UN warned Israel over alleged abuses against rights defenders and detainees, calling for stronger legal protections and impartial investigations.

An Israel Prison Service officer at Ketziot Prison watches as Palestinian prisoners are prepared for release in exchange for Israeli hostages held by Gazan terrorists, February 26, 2025; illustrative.

Can new MAG Itay Offir save the IDF's legal corps - and shield Israel from ICC war crime threat?

MILITARY AFFAIRS: Itay Offir comes into the office of the IDF military advocate general with the IDF embroiled in scandal and under attack by the ICC.

THE MAN who will try to save the IDF’s legal division from the scandal and the crossfire of Israeli  politics, and lift it to new heights: Itay Offir.

New IDF chief lawyer Itay Offir sworn in, Israel Katz and Eyal Zamir attend closed ceremony

Katz, IDF chief duel over how Offir will do his job • Offir says he would uphold the law, wherever that would take him

Itai Offir is sworn in as IDF's new Military Advocate-General, November 27, 2025

A-G vs. Levin: High Court to rule on Ben-Hamo appointment for Sde Teiman probe

A-G demands the High Court cancel Ben-Hamo's appointment, arguing the minister's "temporary state position" maneuver is illegal.

 Attorney-General Gali Baharav Miara attends the swearing-in ceremony of Justice Isaac Amit as president of the Supreme Court, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem in February 2025.

Levin petitions High Court to void interim order freezing Ben-Hamo’s appointment

Levin challenges High Court over its intervention in the Sde Teiman investigation, urging it to approve retired Judge Ben-Hamo's appointment and arguing the AG's initial involvement is compromised.

Minister of Justice Yariv Levin attends a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, November 19, 2025.

Inciting graffiti against journalists sprayed on Channel 13 headquarters, police complaint filed

The message, “The blood of traitors will yet be published,” appeared overnight on the broadcaster’s building in Tel Aviv, prompting the network to file a police complaint.

Threatening graffiti sprayed across the exterior of Channel 13’s headquarters has renewed alarm over the increasingly hostile environment facing Israeli journalists, particularly those reporting on politically explosive security matters On November 19th, 2025.

Levin names retired judge Ben-Hamo to lead Sde Teiman leak inquiry after initial pick blocked

Levin appointed retired judge Joseph Ben Hamo to supervise the Sde Teiman leak investigation after the High Court blocked his initial nominee.

 JUSTICE MINISTER Yariv Levin presents the reasonableness clause to the Knesset in July.

Prosecution indicts man for incitement to racism, threats against A-G Baharav-Miara

“Did you see what happened to the MAG? We are going to make sure that you commit suicide. Understand this. You will be in the grave, regardless of whether it is legal or not.”

Yaakov Yatach compared the attorney general to Rabin and was accused of attempted threats

High Court rules: Kula will not supervise investigation into MAG

The case has quickly become a proxy battle over the balance of power between the executive, legal, and judicial institutions.

 JUSTICE MINISTER Yariv Levin attends a swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed judges, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, in June.