The former top lawyer in the Israeli military has been arrested, as a political showdown deepens over the leaking of a video that allegedly shows severe abuse of a Palestinian detainee by Israeli soldiers.
Maj Gen Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi resigned as the Military Advocate General of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) last week, saying that she took full responsibility for the leak.
On Sunday, the story took a darker turn when she was reported as missing, with police mounting an hours-long search for her on a beach north of Tel Aviv.
She was subsequently found alive and well, but was taken into custody.
The fallout from the leaked video is intensifying by the day, showing reserve soldiers at the Sde Teiman military base allegedly beating and stabbing a detainee.
Five reservists have been charged with aggravated abuse, leading to widespread condemnation and a polarized response among Israeli society.
Defense Minister Israel Katz criticized Tomer-Yerushalmi's actions, while Prime Minister Netanyahu deemed it a severe public relations disaster for Israel.
The controversy highlights deeper issues regarding military conduct and accountability, dividing political opinions in Israel.
