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Israel Supreme Court Freezes Tomer-Yerushalmi Case Pending Panel Decision

8/29/2026

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Israel’s Supreme Court temporarily froze proceedings against former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi.
The freeze followed Likud MK Avichai Boaron and the right-wing Lavi organization’s request for another hearing.
Justice Dafna Barak-Erez ordered a stay, freezing the file until the Court decides on an expanded panel.
MK Boaron and Lavi cited Justice David Mintz’s May 25, 2026 opinion, saying oversight was required.

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Story summary

Israel’s Supreme Court temporarily froze proceedings against former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi.
The freeze followed Likud MK Avichai Boaron and the right-wing Lavi organization’s request for another hearing.
Justice Dafna Barak-Erez ordered a stay, freezing the file until the Court decides on an expanded panel.
MK Boaron and Lavi cited Justice David Mintz’s May 25, 2026 opinion, saying oversight was required.