The Palestinian detainee, who was subjected to gang rape in a leaked video from Sde Teiman prison, was released to Gaza on October 13 as part of the ceasefire agreement between 'Israel' and Hamas, according to lawyers of 'Israeli' defendants in the case.

 

Former Military Prosecutor Arrested Amid Scandal

Earlier today, 'Israeli' police arrested former military prosecutor Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, 'Israel’s' National Security Minister confirmed. Her arrest comes amid a scandal triggered by the leaked video, which shows 'Israeli' soldiers raping and abusing a Palestinian detainee.

 

Tomer-Yerushalmi had previously announced her resignation and then went missing for several hours on Sunday, prompting media speculation about a possible suicide attempt.

 

Context of the Sde Teiman abuse case

The original 2024 incident sparked widespread protests near military bases, with some supporters of the accused soldiers rallying in demonstrations critics have dubbed Israel’s “right-to-rape” protests.

 

Investigative reporting by Kan 11’s Zman Emet aired footage showing soldiers from Force 100 assaulting the detainee, reportedly taking turns during the attack. Following an internal military police investigation, several soldiers were detained, and in February 2025, formal charges were filed against five reservists for severe physical abuse.

 

According to Channel 12, the indictment details that the detainee was stabbed near the anus with a sharp object and beaten repeatedly, resulting in multiple broken ribs, a punctured lung, and internal rectal injuries. During questioning, one of the accused claimed the detainee had “resisted the assault,” allegedly attempting to bite a soldier and grab a taser.

 

Investigation targets whistleblowers, not alleged perpetrators

Following the leak, the Israeli army launched a criminal investigation focusing on the whistleblowers who shared the footage with Channel 12, rather than the soldiers allegedly responsible for the assault. Authorities are examining whether officials within the Military Advocate General’s (MAG) office facilitated the leak.

 

The scandal has intensified scrutiny of the military justice system, with Chief Military Prosecutor Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi taking leave amid mounting pressure. Police are also investigating whether the MAG’s office misled the High Court of Justice regarding the handling of the leak. Right-wing media outlets have focused on Tomer-Yerushalmi’s role, while some lawmakers hope the attention shifts away from the original allegations of abuse by the reservists.