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Israeli General Resigns After Leaking Controversial Prisoner Video

11/2/2025

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Israel's Major-General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi resigned after admitting she leaked video showing a Palestinian prisoner being gang-raped at Sde Teiman.
The video went viral last year, sparking protests from far-right groups and calls to prosecute those involved.
Tomer-Yerushalmi said she leaked footage to counter false narratives against military law enforcement.
Critics, including Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, condemned actions as anti-Semitic.
The United Nations reported abuses at Sde Teiman, underscoring detainee concerns.

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Israel's Major-General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi resigned after admitting she leaked video showing a Palestinian prisoner being gang-raped at Sde Teiman.
The video went viral last year, sparking protests from far-right groups and calls to prosecute those involved.
Tomer-Yerushalmi said she leaked footage to counter false narratives against military law enforcement.
Critics, including Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, condemned actions as anti-Semitic.
The United Nations reported abuses at Sde Teiman, underscoring detainee concerns.