Israeli ex-prosecutor held over abuse video

Tomer-Yerushalmi acknowledged her office had released video to the media

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Israeli police arrested former military prosecutor Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, the national security minister said Monday, following a scandal that erupted after she leaked a video appearing to show soldiers abusing a Palestinian detainee.

Tomer-Yerushalmi disappeared for several hours on Sunday after she announced her resignation, with speculation swirling in the press of a possible suicide attempt.

According to a copy of her resignation letter published by Israeli media on Friday, Tomer-Yerushalmi acknowledged that her office had released the video to the media last year.

Five reservists were formally charged since the video was leaked in 2024. Among the charges they faced was using a “sharp object” to stab the detainee near the rectum.