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News and updates about Force 100

Smotrich outrage:

‘Very soon we will end the Attorney General's dictatorship’

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich launches sharp attack on Attorney General during Knesset committee debate, accusing her and her office of persecuting IDF officers and the government while neglecting crime and personal security in Israel.

‘Very soon we will end the Attorney General's dictatorship’

Force 100 soldiers return to the front

After the indictments were dropped, some of the soldiers have already returned to combat roles.

Force 100 soldiers return to the front

Released Hostage:

They abused us because of the false accusations against soldiers

Bar Kuperstein reveals how false accusations against soldiers at Sde Teiman led to severe abuse of the hostages, with the captors beating them and justifying it as a response to what was shown in the Israeli media.

They abused us because of the false accusations against soldiers

'We will not be silenced':

Force 100 soldier asks to return to IDF service

One of the Force 100 soldiers who were arrested on suspicion of abusing a terrorist and were cleared of all charges vows to fight against those responsible for the affair.

Force 100 soldier asks to return to IDF service

Katz orders: Return “Force 100" soldiers to service

Defense Minister Israel Katz met with Force 100 soldiers in his office after the indictment against them was dropped and ordered action to restore them to reserve service.

Katz orders: Return “Force 100" soldiers to service

Force 100 Affair:

Supreme Court Judge rebukes State Prosecutor’s Office

Supreme Court cancels petition after investigation is open, but forcefully rebukes prosecution.

Supreme Court Judge rebukes State Prosecutor’s Office

What's will be found in the ex-MAG's WhatsApp group?

Police asked the court to determine whether WhatsApp correspondence linked to former Military Advocate General are protected by attorney-client privilege or may be used in the investigation.

What's will be found in the ex-MAG's WhatsApp group?

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.

Incoming MAG to decide fate of Force 100 soldiers

Report:

AG tried to prevent video leak investigation

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara allegedly contacted then-Defense Minister Yoav Gallant to convince him to drop the investigation into the Sde Teiman video.

AG tried to prevent video leak investigation

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.

Itai Ofir assumes role of Military Advocate General

Due to police interrogation

MK Succot refused US visa

The US consulate halted the visa process after Succot admitted that he had been questioned by the police the day before on his entry into the Sde Teiman military base.

MK Succot refused US visa

Information from MAG's phone recovered

Investigators into Force 100 scandal recover information from former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi's phone, which was left in water for five days.

Information from MAG's phone recovered

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.

Legal proceedings against Force 100 troops suspended

Force 100 lawyers demand charges be dropped

The military court in Beit Lid opened a hearing today on a request by the lawyers of Force 100 soldiers accused in the Sde Teiman case to cancel the indictment against them.

Force 100 lawyers demand charges be dropped

Justice Minister announces: No compromise

Justice Minister Yariv Levin digs in his heels on choice of candidate to lead investigation into Military Advocate General, Force 100 affair. 'Any other result will lead to covering up the truth.'

Justice Minister announces: No compromise

Revealed:

Military Censor authorized publication of Sde Teiman video

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

Military Censor authorized publication of Sde Teiman video

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.

IDF officials defend MAG Corps amid leak scandal

Force 100 soldiers sue Haaretz journalist

The lawsuit refers to a tweet in which Misgav made an allegation against the soldiers that was previously disproven.

Force 100 soldiers sue Haaretz journalist

Former MAG admits she herself leaked Force 100 video

Former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi admits she herself leaked Force 100 video, says no one outside Military Prosecution was involved in the leak.

Former MAG admits she herself leaked Force 100 video

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.

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

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.

'I tapped the screen and my jaw dropped'

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.

Phone found at Tel Aviv beach indeed belongs to MAG

Justice Ministry warns AG: 'Conflict of interest'

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara warned by Justice Ministry legal adviser to submit response to petitions against her. 'She is making fun of all of us.'

Justice Ministry warns AG: 'Conflict of interest'

MK Son Har-Melech reveals:

AG sat with MAG, handed over Force 100 probe

Mk Limor Son Har-Melech says Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara sat with Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi on Force 100 affair, was aware of fabricated investigations.

AG sat with MAG, handed over Force 100 probe

Report reveals:

Wave of incitement following Sde Teiman leaks

Joint Knesset committee reveals troubling data on rise in antisemitic discourse online following the Sde Teiman leak; Ministry of Diaspora Affairs says a single term was viewed nearly 130 million times.

Wave of incitement following Sde Teiman leaks

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.

Court hearing reveals how the Sde Teiman leak happened

Supreme Court demands answers from AG

Supreme Court justice Noam Sohlberg orders Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara to respond to petition demanding she recuse herself from involvement in Force 100 affair.

Supreme Court demands answers from AG

MAG to attend hearing on her case via Zoom

Former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi to participate in remand hearing via Zoom, 'in light of her condition.'

MAG to attend hearing on her case via Zoom

Justice Minister:

'Retired judge to replace AG for Sde Teiman investigation'

Yariv Levin wrote to the acting Civil Service Commissioner requesting approval to appoint retired judge Asher Kula as a temporary replacement for government legal adviser Gali Baharav-Miara in the Sde Teiman scandal.

'Retired judge to replace AG for Sde Teiman investigation'

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.

Prosecutor in abuse case suspended over sensitive info leak

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.

Polygraph uncovers MAG WhatsApp group behind video leak

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.

Ex-Military Advocate General to remain in custody

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.

Terrorist in Sde Teiman case released to Gaza in Hamas deal

Mother of released hostage:

Hostages suffered after release of the Sde Teiman video

Ditza Or, mother of released hostage Avinatan Or, speaks about the harsh conditions of Hamas captivity, and says that the military Attorney General must, 'apologize to all the hostages.'

Hostages suffered after release of the Sde Teiman video

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.

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

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.

Justice Minister, legal officials in standoff over inquiry

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.

Deputy Advocate General says he was kept in the dark

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.'

Following her own dismissal, MAG submits letter of resignation

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.

New info emerges, implicating MAG further

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.

Defense Minister fires Military Advocate General

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.

Military Advocate-General implicated in leaking the video

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.

MAG takes leave as police probe Sde Teiman video leak

Force 100 Arrests:

Soldiers demand IDF publicly refute accusations

Two soldiers from the IDF's Force 100 unit, implicated in the Sde Teiman affair involving alleged abuse of a Hamas detainee, are demanding that the military prosecution publicly refute claims made in a media report about a sexual assault.

Soldiers demand IDF publicly refute accusations

Unnecessary indictment:

Military court begins trial of soldiers over Sde Teiman incident

'While Israel is negotiating the release of terrorists with blood on their hands, it is prosecuting the soldiers who protected them,' say Honenu attorneys representing two of the soldiers.

Military court begins trial of soldiers over Sde Teiman incident

Demand to remove lead investigator in Sde Teiman case

Major A.'s defense attorneys claim investigator in Sde Teiman case obstructed legal proceedings and violated gag order when giving public interview and revealing details of an ongoing investigation.

Demand to remove lead investigator in Sde Teiman case

Sde Teiman:

New testimony challenges official narrative in Sde Teiman case

What really happened at Sde Teiman — and how did a routine military investigation spiral into a political firestorm that tarnished Israel’s image in the middle of a war?

New testimony challenges official narrative in Sde Teiman case

Police refuse to carry out AG's investigation

A police statement clarified that the police will not open an investigation into the breach of the Sde Teiman airbase without an official request to the Police Commissioner.

Police refuse to carry out AG's investigation

Sde Teiman:

Indictment filed against five Force 100 reservists

Military Prosecution files indictment against five Force 100 soldiers for severely abusing Nukhba terrorist at the Sde Teiman security facility in July 2024.

Indictment filed against five Force 100 reservists

Soldier charged with abusing terrorists at Sde Teiman

Military court sentences reservist who allegedly abused security prisoners to seven months, demotes him to 'private.'

Soldier charged with abusing terrorists at Sde Teiman

Force 100 Arrests:

Prosecution requests extended restrictions on suspects

The military court at Beit Lid will discuss extending restrictions imposed on members of Force 100 suspected of abusing security prisoners.

Prosecution requests extended restrictions on suspects

Force 100 arrests:

Commander demands investigation into leaks

The lawyers for the Force 100 commander petitioned the Supreme Court demanding an investigation into the leaks from the investigation materials against the unit's soldiers.

Commander demands investigation into leaks

Protest vigil in front of the Chief Military Prosecutor's house

Activists from the Im Tirtzu movement held a protest vigil in front of the Chief Military Prosecutor's house in light of recent events, especially the arrest of soldiers from Force 100.

Protest vigil in front of the Chief Military Prosecutor's house

Arrested soldier at Sde Teiman:

'The State betrayed us; it's an extreme affront'

Following outrage at Sde Teiman arrests, due to suspected abuse of a terrorist, Meir Ben Shetrit clarifies that while conducting body searches 'we do not take off anyone's clothes.'

'The State betrayed us; it's an extreme affront'

Sde Teiman abuse case:

Soldiers house arrest extended by two weeks

House arrest of soldiers suspected of abuse extended, but judge permits the defense to hold hearing early next week to discuss an alternative arrest option.

Soldiers house arrest extended by two weeks

Sde Teiman abuse case:

'Suspects dragged, shocked, and beat the terrorist'

The Military Prosecution requested that the house arrest of the five soldiers suspected of abusing a detained terrorist be extended until September 5th so that the remaining investigatory actions can be completed.

'Suspects dragged, shocked, and beat the terrorist'

Alleged prisoner abuse case:

New evidence poses significant challenges to prosecution

According to the evidence, there is no proof indicating that the terrorist was injured by a blunt object.

New evidence poses significant challenges to prosecution

After violation of gag order:

Press photographers to be banned from Sde Teiman deliberations

After Arab media published the photos of the soldiers suspected of abusing a terrorist, the military court in Beit Lid has decided to ban all press photographers from the courtroom.

Press photographers to be banned from Sde Teiman deliberations

Security breach:

Arabs circulating photos of Force 100 soldiers

Photos of the soldiers suspected of abusing a terrorist were distributed on Arabic social media groups. The soldiers' attorneys are petitioning to have them forbidden for publication.

Arabs circulating photos of Force 100 soldiers

Feiglin:

'US is disintegrating, we need to shed its constraints'

Former MK Moshe Feiglin claims that the USA is on the brink of civil war and that Israel must begin to disregard international pressure.

'US is disintegrating, we need to shed its constraints'

Soldier's wife writes to Chief Military Prosecutor

The letter was delivered at the beginning of a Knesset committee meeting by MK Zvi Sukkot, calling for the Prosecutor to see the truth.

Soldier's wife writes to Chief Military Prosecutor