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Former IDF Advocate General Arrested for Hamas Video Leak Scandal

A Shocking Arrest That Shakes Israel’s Legal EstablishmentIsraeli police on Monday arrested former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, days after she resigned amid revelations that she was the source of a leaked video allegedly showing Israeli soldiers abusing a Palestinian detainee. The footage, which was later exposed as deceptively edited, sparked international outrage and accusations…

A Shocking Arrest That Shakes Israel’s Legal Establishment
Israeli police on Monday arrested former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, days after she resigned amid revelations that she was the source of a leaked video allegedly showing Israeli soldiers abusing a Palestinian detainee. The footage, which was later exposed as deceptively edited, sparked international outrage and accusations of war crimes against the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Her arrest marks a dramatic turning point in a case that has laid bare deep institutional rot within Israel’s military and judicial ranks.

The Leak That Sparked Global Outrage
The saga began over a year ago when Israeli television aired an edited clip depicting soldiers allegedly mistreating a Hamas terrorist detained early in the Gaza conflict. The video, stripped of context, ignited headlines worldwide and triggered a wave of antisemitic attacks and online disinformation campaigns. Responding to the outcry, the IDF’s deputy advocate general opened an internal probe that concluded there was “no possible way” to determine the source of the leak and declared that it posed “no danger to the State of Israel.”

That conclusion, now proven false, was defended before the Supreme Court and endorsed by Israel’s attorney general. Critics who questioned the investigation were chastised for “undermining public trust.” Meanwhile, the soldiers accused of abuse remained in legal limbo — their reputations destroyed and their service records clouded by false allegations.

The Truth Uncovered: The Investigator Was the Culprit
The truth surfaced only recently, during a routine polygraph test of a senior officer in the Military Advocate General’s office. It revealed that Tomer-Yerushalmi herself had ordered the leak, then orchestrated a sham investigation by appointing her own deputy to oversee it — ensuring the trail would go cold. She then misled both the Knesset and the courts about her involvement, while maintaining control over the narrative.

According to Hebrew media, a secret WhatsApp group of nine senior officers in her department knew the truth but stayed silent. Over the weekend, Tomer-Yerushalmi vanished for several hours after announcing her resignation, fueling speculation of a possible suicide attempt. Police later confirmed she was located safely and subsequently taken into custody.

The Evidence, Human Cost, and Deep-State Allegations
Reports from Channel 14 News and Israel Hayom confirm the timeline and the Justice Ministry’s intervention barring Tomer-Yerushalmi from further oversight of military legal affairs. The human cost of her deception has been immense: innocent soldiers vilified, Israel’s reputation smeared, and international sympathy for Hamas reignited. Those advocating for judicial reform now cite the scandal as irrefutable proof of a “deep state” culture — unelected bureaucrats operating beyond accountability.

Rumor vs. Fact vs. Speculation

  • Fact: Israeli police have arrested Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi following her confirmed admission that her office leaked the Hamas detainee video.
  • Fact: The Justice Minister has officially barred her from involvement in ongoing cases.
  • Rumor: Claims that IDF soldiers committed rape remain unverified and discredited by Israeli forensic reports.
  • Speculation: Media outlets suggest Tomer-Yerushalmi may have destroyed data on her phone prior to arrest, but police have not confirmed this.

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Prophetic Context: Hidden Things Brought to Light
As Israel’s legal elite faces exposure, the words of Jesus in Luke 12:2 (NASB 1995) resonate: “But there is nothing covered up that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known.” The scandal reveals the biblical truth that corruption — no matter how entrenched — cannot remain hidden forever. Isaiah 59:14 also warns, “Justice is turned back, and righteousness stands far away; for truth has stumbled in the street, and uprightness cannot enter.” The exposure of deceit within Israel’s legal system may be part of the divine shaking foretold to precede the final restoration of righteousness and truth.

Strategic Implications: Reform or Ruin
This case will likely accelerate efforts by Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government to overhaul the judicial establishment, which many conservatives view as unelected and politically biased. Internationally, it damages Israel’s credibility among Western allies already skeptical of its wartime conduct. Domestically, it has reignited debate over transparency, accountability, and the role of ideology within national security institutions. If Israel cannot purge corruption from within, its enemies will continue exploiting internal fractures to weaken it from without.

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Conclusion
The arrest of Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi represents more than a personal downfall — it is a mirror held up to the heart of Israel’s governance. The cover-up of a false narrative that smeared her nation’s defenders shows how truth can be weaponized by those sworn to uphold it. But prophecy reminds us that darkness exposed is the first step toward national renewal.


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