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.

|ByMAYA ZANGER-SHAMIR
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

The request cites Justice David Mintz’s view that the sensitive investigation required oversight and should not move forward without proper supervision.

|ByGILAD MORAG
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

"Today, independent voters account for 60% to 70%, and deals account for 30%. That is why Haim Katz, the king of Likud deals, asked for a reserved spot," Seri claimed.

|By103FM
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

MILITARY AFFAIRS: The Jerusalem Post has learned that Itay Offir will soon announce decisions on the World Central Kitchen and International Red Crescent cases.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

IDF chief Eyal Zamir, Defense Minister Katz meet to discuss next IDF Military Advocate General

At the time of publication, there was no clear lead candidate to replace Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi as the new chief lawyer of the IDF.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir. March 25, 2025.

Who is Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, IDF's chief attorney embroiled in Sde Teiman video leak? - explainer

Tomer-Yerhsualmi's long career in the IDF's legal division ended abruptly after she resigned in connection to leaks related to the Sde Teiman affair.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF Military Advocate-General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi seen at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, October 1, 2024

Ex IDF chief lawyer Tomer-Yerushalmi found alive near Tel Aviv beach after suicide concerns

The incident may lead to unusual calculations, including the need to conduct Tomer-Yerushalmi's interrogation for the Sde Teiman leak while she is safely in custody.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB, CORINNE BAUM
IDF Military Advocate-General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi seen at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, October 1, 2024