Zamir expresses confidence in Military Advocate General’s office in wake of Tomer-Yerushalmi incidents

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir met this evening with senior officers at the Military Advocate General’s office, in light of recent contentious events surrounding the unit’s former chief, Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi.

On Friday, Tomer-Yerushalmi resigned over her involvement in the leak of the Sde Teiman abuse video, which is being investigated by police. Today, she went missing for several hours before being found alive and well.

“The events of recent days have caused severe harm to the trust of both the IDF and the public in the military justice system,” Zamir says to the legal officers, according to remarks provided by the military.

“Alongside the pursuit of truth, I am confident that the Military Advocate General (MAG) will continue to fulfill its role as expected and required of it by all of us. Even if some officers acted in a grave and improper manner, I have full confidence in our ability to emerge stronger from this difficult event and to restore trust in the MAG, following its actions on behalf of IDF soldiers and commanders over the past two years and beyond,” he says.

“At this time, we will do everything possible to maintain stability, appoint a new military advocate general, and ensure that the IDF continues to operate according to the law in carrying out its missions,” Zamir continues.

“We will conduct the necessary processes professionally, impartially, and for the sake of the IDF, its soldiers, and the State of Israel,” he adds.