"She resigned on Friday, and said in a letter that she approved the release of the video because she felt it was her duty to shine a light on illegal actions and abuses within the military in order to maintain Israel's credibility on the world stage. "The [Israeli Defense Forces (IDF)] is a moral and law-abiding army. Therefore, even in a prolonged and painful war, there is an obligation to investigate suspicions of unlawful acts," she wrote."
""This is our legal and ethical duty. It does not weaken or harm the IDF. On the contrary. It is a source of strength.""
The Israeli military opened a criminal investigation into the leak of a video showing Israeli guards sexually abusing a Palestinian detainee after receiving newly obtained information. Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi was placed on leave and resigned after taking responsibility for approving the video's release, saying she sought to expose illegal actions and preserve Israel's credibility internationally. Ministers have urged prosecution of the leaker. Far-right Israeli groups staged protests last year after the guards' arrest, including breaking into a compound to support reservists accused of abusing a Palestinian detainee.
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