Israel Police arrested MAG Tomer Yerushalmi and former military prosecutor Matan Solomesh in an ongoing investigation into a suspected leak and serious offenses.
MAG Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi and former military prosecutor Matan Solomesh were arrested late Sunday night as part of an ongoing Israel Police investigation into a suspected leak and other serious criminal offenses.
A police spokesperson said the arrests were carried out by a special investigative team and form part of a continuing inquiry.
Both suspects are expected to be brought on Sunday before the Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court for a remand hearing, according to the police statement.
IDF Military Advocate-General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi seen at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, October 1, 2024 (credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)
Tomer-Yerushalmi found alive near Tel Aviv beach after suicide concerns
Former IDF Military Advocate-General Maj.-Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi was found alive and unharmed on Sunday evening on a beach in north Tel Aviv after a widespread search lasting hours, following a report of her disappearance, and fears were raised that she might take her own life.
The embattled top military jurist, the second woman in the IDF to hold the rank of major-general, resigned on Friday after Defense Minister Israel Katz threatened to fire her for allegedly leaking the Sde Teiman investigation video that shows soldiers using excessive force against a Palestinian terrorist in detention. She then apparently lied about not knowing the source of the leak.
“This afternoon, we received a report about a missing person with concerns for her life. With bolstered forces, we arrived in the area and deployed all the resources at our disposal – by sea, on land, and through technological means. I can say that after extensive searches, she is currently being escorted by soldiers and police officers for a physical examination, and she will be brought to us at the police station,” the Tel Aviv District Police commander stated after she was found.
Yonah Jeremy Bob and Corinne Baum contributed to this story.