Military Advocate General

18 million shekels:

Force 100 soldiers sue prosecutors, police and Channel 12

Three Force 100 soldiers seek 18 million shekels from prosecutors, law enforcement officials and media figures, alleging false arrest, leaks and defamation.

‘Blood libel against IDF soldiers’

Katz demands action against former MAG

Defense Minister Israel Katz orders IDF Chief Eyal Zamir to revoke Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi’s rights and exhaust all military measures in the Sde Teiman leak case.

IDF:

Chief of Staff has decided to dismiss former MAG from IDF

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir has decided to dismiss former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi from IDF service following suspicions against her in the Sde Teiman affair.

Indictments dropped in Sde Teiman affair

The IDF announced that the indictment in the affair was dropped after evidentiary difficulties, the release of the detainee to Gaza, the investigation of the leaks, and concerns about the defendants' right to a fair trial being violated

Former MAG's lawyer met secretly with deputy AG

Days after meeting the former Military Advocate-General Tomer Yerushalmi at her home, Deputy Attorney General Sharon Afek met with her lawyer as well.

Will indictment be annulled?

Incoming MAG to decide fate of Force 100 soldiers

President of the military court demands that prosecution respond to defense attorneys' request to drop indictments against Force 100 soldiers.

In the midst of an investigation

The meeting between the Dep. Attorney General and ex-MAG

Deputy Attorney General Sharon Afek visited the home of former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer Yerushalmi, prompting MKs to file complaints alleging possible obstruction of justice.

Prosecution to Supreme Court

Military Advocate General investigation to end soon

The prosecution responded to the Supreme Court and stated that it would oppose Justice Minister Yariv Levin's request to reconsider the appointment of retired Judge Asher Kola as the investigator in the Military Advocate General case.

Suspicion

Deputy MAG knew identity of Sde Teiman leaker & covered it up

According to police sources, Deputy Military Advocate General Gal Asael, who knew the identity of the person who leaked the video, concealed this information during the investigation.

Ex-MAG released from hospital, expected to be questioned soon

Three weeks after being hospitalized following the ingestion of sleeping pills, former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi was released today from Ichilov Hospital.

MAG scandal

Attorney General prevented transfer of investigation to Lahav 433

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara prevented transfer of information on the MAG investigation to the Israel Police despite an explicit request from the Chief of Staff.

Itai Ofir assumes role of Military Advocate General

Attorney Itai Ofir enters his new post as Military Advocate General during a ceremony at the Kirya, as senior officials highlight the challenges facing the IDF and the imperative of restoring public trust.

Retired general attacks military legal leadership

Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Erez Weiner told Arutz Sheva that judicial restraints under former MAG Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi hindered the Gaza war, accusing legal officials of overreach that limited the IDF’s operational effectiveness.

Supreme Court

Levin must appoint new candidate to oversee MAG investigation

Court rules that Justice Minister Yariv Levin is authorized to appoint an external candidate to oversee the investigation into the Military Advocate General (MAG) affair, but determined that the appointee will not be Judge Asher Kula.

Military Court:

Legal proceedings against Force 100 troops suspended

The Military Court suspended all proceedings in the Force 100 soldiers’ case until the new Military Advocate General takes office, as defense attorneys urged the IDF to cancel the indictment.

Revealed:

Military Censor authorized publication of Sde Teiman video

Deputy Chief Censor Meir Malka said the controversial Sde Teiman video was authorized for publication.

Defense Minister appoints Itai Ofir as MAG amid PM’s objections

Adv. Itai Ofir will assume the role of Military Advocate General despite reported opposition from Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office.

Police Commissioner

Ex-Military Advocate General attempted suicide

Police Commissioner Danny Levi states that former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi "attempted suicide, her life is not rosy.

IDF officials defend MAG Corps amid leak scandal

IDF officials spoke out in support of the Military Advocate General’s Corps, distinguishing individual wrongdoing from the overall mission of defending soldiers while the Sde Teiman leak case unfolds.

Police confirm:

MAG’s phone recovered from sea, data being extracted from it

Police confirm that a phone found off Herzliya belongs to outgoing Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi. Investigators are extracting data as part of an ongoing probe into the device’s contents.

Is it really the MAG's phone or just an investigation ploy?

Police are examining whether the phone found at beach belongs to ex-MAG Tomer-Yerushalmi, raising questions over its battery life, water damage, and model discrepancy.

Citizen who found phone:

'I tapped the screen and my jaw dropped'

Noa Itiel found the phone of ex-MAG Tomer-Yerushalmi during a swim off Hatzuk Beach, days after it went missing. The device may play a pivotal role in the investigation.

IDF Manpower Directorate head to lead MAG

Major General Dado Bar Khalifa, was appointed to temporarily lead the Military Advocate General’s Corps after MAG officials came under investigation.

Police official:

Phone found at Tel Aviv beach indeed belongs to MAG

Civilians discovered a cell phone at the same beach where the phone of dismissed Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi was last traced.

Sde Teiman affair:

Deputy Military Advocate General questioned and suspended

Deputy Military Advocate General Gal Asael questioned under caution in the Sde Teiman base affair, placed under house arrest, and suspended from the Military Prosecution.

Court hearing reveals how the Sde Teiman leak happened

According to a police representative, former Military Prosecutor Col. (res.) Matan Solomesh was aware that materials were being leaked, but did not act to stop the leak.

New MAG

Minister Israel Katz clarifies appointment to Likud members

Minister Israel Katz responds to criticism over the appointment of Itai Ofir as MAG: An excellent candidate who supported settlement efforts - even when bureaucrats opposed them.

Investigator to former MAG:

'It’s all a bluff, you tried to evade arrest'

Investigators tell dismissed Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi they do not believe she intended to take her own life.

Sde Teiman affair

Prosecutor in abuse case suspended over sensitive info leak

The IDF prosecutor in the Sde Teiman case has been placed on leave amid suspicions he leaked footage and documents at the request of dismissed MAG Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi.

New details:

Polygraph uncovers MAG WhatsApp group behind video leak

A senior officer’s polygraph confession exposed a MAG Corps WhatsApp group, led by Tomer-Yerushalmi, that allegedly orchestrated the leak at the heart of the Sde Teiman affair.

Court rejects appeal:

Ex-Military Advocate General to remain in custody

The court rejected Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi’s appeal to be released to house arrest, citing obstruction concerns. She and a former IDF prosecutor face multiple serious charges.

'Earthquake under the Deep State'

Ben-Gvir: 'Advocate General's phone had evidence against the AG'

Minister Ben-Gvir alleged that the missing phone of former MAG Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi contains damning evidence implicating the Attorney General in the Sde Teiman affair.

Terrorist in Sde Teiman case released to Gaza in Hamas deal

Military Prosecutor’s Office confirms key witness in Force 100 trial was deported as part of the hostage deal with Hamas; defense attorneys demand indictments be dropped.

Military Adv. General and ex-Chief Military Prosecutor arrested

Police arrest Military Advocate General, Major General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, along with the former Chief Military Prosecutor. Both are being questioned on suspicion of obstruction of investigative proceedings and breach of trust.

Alive And Well:

Military Advocate-General contacted after intense search

Police have announced that Military Advocate-General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi has been contacted alive after an intense search on Hatsuk Beach.

Search underway for the Military Advocate-General

Police forces launched searches for the Military Advocate-General after she could not be contacted since the morning hours.

PM:

We inform US, don’t seek approval for security moves

Netanyahu rejected claims Israel is a US protectorate, called the Sde Teiman leak Israel’s public relations attack, and vowed to disarm Hamas and deter Hezbollah and the Houthis.

Sde Teiman leak

Justice Minister, legal officials in standoff over inquiry

Deputy AG Gil Limon rebuffed Justice Minister Levin’s attempt to bar AG Baharav-Miara from the Sde Teiman probe, saying he lacks authority to interfere in enforcement matters.

Sde Teiman leak

Deputy Advocate General says he was kept in the dark

Deputy Advocate General Gal Asael claims he was unaware MAG Unit officials were involved in the Sde Teiman video leak, saying he was 'completely excluded' from key information.

Minister Katz clarifies:

Military Advocate General was dismissed, her rank will be revoked

Defense Minister Katz stresses again that he dismissed Military Advocate General Tomer-Yerushalmi over her role in the Sde Teiman leak, after she submitted a resignation letter.

Following her own dismissal, MAG submits letter of resignation

Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi admits to approving leaks in Sde Teiman case, resigns from position. 'I bear full responsibility.'

New info emerges, implicating MAG further

New details emerge in Sde Teiman base video leak scandal, indicating Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi falsified documents, obstructed investigations.

Defense Minister fires Military Advocate General

Defense Minister Israel Katz says Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi will be removed from her position, promises to bring everyone involved in Sde Teiman 'blood libel' to justice.

How the leak from the Sde Teiman base was exposed

The investigation into the leak of the video from Sde Teiman Base began after a senior official in the Military Advocate General’s Office confessed during a routine polygraph test. The information was transferred from the Shin Bet to the IDF Chief of Staff and the Attorney General, who then ordered a criminal investigation.

Force 100 Affair:

Military Advocate-General implicated in leaking the video

Investigation materials in the case of the leaked Sde Teiman video show that the Military Advocate-General was actively involved in leaking materials from the case.

MAG takes leave as police probe Sde Teiman video leak

Police have launched a criminal investigation into the Sde Teiman video leak, which reportedly involves the involvement of IDF legal officials. Military Advocate General takes leave pending inquiry.

Deaths of Kehati and Erlich

IDF to charge Ex-Golani Chief Yarom

The IDF announces plans to prosecute Col. (res.) Yoav Yarom for reckless homicide in the deaths of Sgt. Gur Kehati and Ze’ev Erlich during a Golani operation last November.

Report

Chief of Staff ignored Advocate General with Gaza City evacuation

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir ordered the evacuation of all residents of Gaza City, despite the warning of the Military Advocate General who claimed that the move does not meet the required humanitarian conditions.

Former IDF director of combat:

This is how the Military Advocate General endangers our soldiers

Former director of combat in the Gaza Division describes how the Military Advocate General's directives are tying the hands of IDF soldiers in Gaza, endangering their lives and preventing the elimination of terrorists.

Soldier dismissed for post against military investigations

Major Yossi Levi shared a post from a bereaved brother directed against the Chief of Staff, the chief of military prosecutions, and the commander of the IDF's Criminal Investigations Department, and was dismissed from his position.

Petition filed demanding probe into alleged theft by AG's son

Att. Zehava Gur files Supreme Court petition demanding investigation into alleged theft of ceramic vest by AG's son, accusing military and civilian authorities of covering up the incident, warns of selective enforcement and potential ethical breaches.

Defense Min. bars IDF legal chief from Bar Association conference

Defense Minister Israel Katz blocks Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi from participating in public legal conference, citing need for the IDF to avoid political controversy, focus on defending soldiers against war-crimes allegations.

Ahead of Oct. 7 investigations:

IDF officers consulting with lawyers

The military defense is currently providing legal advice to IDF personnel due to be interrogated regarding the murderous Hamas attack.

'International court has no authority to prosecute Israelis'

'Israel is a law-abiding state, with independent, strong legal system. No reason why its actions should be subject to the court’s review.'

Joint Arab List furious: 'Insane and murderous video'

Joint List attacks new Otzma Yehudit campaign video, 'an insane and murderous video,' calling on Netanyahu to resign.

Bennett does not take back harsh words

Naftali Bennett sticks to what he said about soldiers fearing Military Advocate General. 'A surplus of legalization is costing us lives.'

No apology from Bennett

Education Minister rebuffs criticism of remarks that IDF soldiers more concerned with military prosecutor than with Hamas terrorists.

IDF to investigate soldiers who eliminated rioters

Military Advocate General orders investigation into two incidents in which Gaza Arabs were shot to death along border.

Case closed against IDF soldiers in death of civilian

Soldiers who fired on wrong vehicle while attempting to stop ongoing terror attack will not face prosecution.

Na'ama Buchris: 'I believe in my husband and his integrity'

General Ophir Buchris's wife Na'ama explains why she still supports her husband and doesn't believe charges against him.