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Israeli security forces guard a group of Jewish Israelis as they tour the West Bank city of Hebron, August 22, 2026. (Wisam Hashlamoun/Flash90)
August 27, 2026, 12:45 pm
IDF chief orders major bolstering of troops in West Bank due to escalated tensions
Standing army division to be placed on standby for deployment; Zamir also slams treasury for ’empty coffers’ amid clash over pension for ousted top military lawyer Tomer-Yerushalmi
By Emanuel Fabian
State Attorney Amit Aisman attends a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem, December 2, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
August 12, 2026, 9:50 pm
In blow to Levin, High Court rules state attorney can handle Sde Teiman leak probe
2-1 ruling says Amit Aisman can investigate controversial 2024 video leak by IDF’s then-top lawyer, amid justice minister’s efforts to keep probe away from state prosecutors
By ToI Staff
Former IDF military advocate general Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi is released to house arrest outside Neve Tirtza Women’s Prison in Ramle, November 7, 2025. (Flash90)
May 26, 2026, 5:44 pm
IDF chief formally dismisses ex-military advocate general over Sde Teiman scandal
Army cites ‘severity of the alleged acts’ as reason for ouster; Tomer-Yerushalmi has admitted to leaking video of purported abuse of a Gazan detainee, is under police investigation
By Stav Levaton and ToI Staff
Reserve soldiers indicted for abusing a Palestinian security detainee at the Sde Teiman military detention center speak to the media outside the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on November 2, 2025 (Jeremy Sharon/ Times of Israel)
March 12, 2026, 11:32 pm
IDF top lawyer cancels charges against troops accused of abusing Palestinian detainee
In shock decision on Sde Teiman case, new military advocate general says evidentiary ‘complexity,’ release of alleged victim to Gaza and leak scandal compromised defendants’ right to fair trial
By Jeremy Sharon, Emanuel Fabian and Nava Freiberg
Supreme Court Justice Daphne Barak-Erez presides over a hearing on petitions against the government’s decision to shut down Army Radio, January 28, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
February 23, 2026, 11:58 am
High Court orders Justice Ministry lawyer to advance Sde Teiman leak case within a week
Police completed its investigation on Feb. 3, but the Justice Ministry’s legal adviser has yet to determine if attorney general still has a conflict of interest over the affair
By Jeremy Sharon
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir (right) with Police Chief Commissioner Daniel Levy mark Memorial Day at Mount Herzl military cemetery on April 30, 2025. (Arie Leib Abrams/Flash90)
January 3, 2026, 9:45 am
Police chief said withholding Sde Teiman leak probe results that contradict Ben Gvir
Police sources tell Channel 13 that Daniel Levy ordered investigation to continue because it doesn’t implicate attorney general in publication of alleged prisoner abuse video
By ToI Staff
Justice Minister Yariv Levin speaks from the Knesset podium, December 3, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 16, 2025, 4:28 pm
Levin asks court to appoint his original choice for Sde Teiman leak probe supervisor
Justice minister says he can’t find a willing candidate who meets High Court’s criteria, after judges rejected Asher Kula; watchdog groups accuse Levin of picking a fight
By Jeremy Sharon
Former IDF military advocate general Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi is released to house arrest outside Neve Tirtza Women’s Prison in Ramle, November 7, 2025. (Flash90)
December 5, 2025, 3:09 pm
Cops set to question ex-IDF legal chief after discharge from month-long hospitalization
Police to summon Tomer-Yerushalmi in coming days; former military prosecutor’s house arrest over Sde Teiman leak ended during hospital stay
By Charlie Summers
Military Advocate General Maj. Gen. Itai Ofir speaks at a ceremony marking his entry to the role, at the IDF HQ in Tel Aviv, November 27, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)
November 27, 2025, 10:46 pm
Itai Ofir sworn in as military advocate general in period of ‘major crisis’ for unit
Appointment follows resignation of predecessor Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi over Sde Teiman video leak, comes as much of corps’ senior command remains under investigation
By Emanuel Fabian
Justice Minister Yariv Levin at the Knesset in Jerusalem, October 29, 2025 (Chaim Goldbergl/Flash90)
November 26, 2025, 7:06 pm
Levin accuses High Court of meddling as it weighs his pick to lead Sde Teiman probe
AG tells court that retired judge Yosef Ben-Hamo does not meet criteria for post as justice minister warns of ‘irreversible’ damage to state’s ability to ‘investigate truth’
By ToI Staff
Justice Minister Yariv Levin (left) and retired judge Josef Ben-Hamo (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90; Courts Authority)
November 23, 2025, 2:15 pm
Levin petitions court over delay in appointing judge to oversee Sde Teiman leak probe
Justice minister attacks AG, prosecutors in request for court to suspend interim order; Bar Association petitions against appointment, says its goal is AG’s ouster
By ToI Staff
Justice Minister Yariv Levin (left) and retired judge Josef Ben-Hamo (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90; Courts Authority)
November 20, 2025, 9:07 pm
Levin officially taps retired judge to head Sde Teiman leak probe, amid court battle
High Court delays appointment amid petitions against choice of Yosef Ben-Hamo, saying he is not a ‘senior public servant’
By Jeremy Sharon and ToI Staff
Justice Minister Yariv Levin attends a session at the Knesset in Jerusalem, October 29, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
November 16, 2025, 10:18 am
Levin says blocking judicial ombudsman from leading Sde Teiman probe would allow ‘cover-up’
Justice minister’s warning to High Court comes ahead of expected decision on who will head investigation into top military official’s leak of an abuse video
By ToI Staff
Commander of the Lahav 433 Unit, Manny Binyamin, attends a ceremony at the National Police Academy in Beit Shemesh, April 20, 2025. (Oren Ben Hakoon/Flash90)
November 14, 2025, 1:44 am
Head of police’s Lahav 433 major crimes unit named as senior officer under investigation
Manny Binyamin suspected of breach of trust and abuse of authority, allegedly interfered in probe to aid an associate
By Charlie Summers and ToI Staff
MK Tally Gotliv attends a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting, at the Knesset in Jerusalem, October 27, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
November 13, 2025, 6:27 pm
MK Gotliv appears to break law by naming senior police officer under investigation
Likud MK accuses justice officials of ‘dangerous corruption’ amid ongoing probe of law enforcement suspect, exposes his identity in defiance of 48-hour confidentiality rule
By Charlie Summers and ToI Staff
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