Israel's top military lawyer dismissed after admitting to leak
The military's chief of staff has formally dismissed the country's senior military lawyer. The action follows her October 2025 resignation after she acknowledged leaking footage from a detention facility.
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france24.comIsrael's chief of staff has dismissed the country's top military lawyer. The dismissal ends her military status as criminal prosecution is prepared. The lawyer had resigned in October 2025 after stating she authorized the release of footage from the Sde Teiman facility.
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In her resignation letter she said the leak was intended to counter what she described as false propaganda and political pressure. The formal dismissal follows that earlier resignation and removes any remaining military affiliation.
Key Facts
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2 events- October 2025
Lawyer resigned after admitting she leaked Sde Teiman footage.
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Chief of staff formally dismissed the lawyer, ending her military status.
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Lawyer loses military status ahead of possible criminal case.
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