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The Tel Aviv District Court has rejected the appeal filed by former military advocate general Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, ruling that she will remain in custody until Wednesday. The decision came after her defense argued that the initial ruling to extend her detention was a “clear error.”
Tomer-Yerushalmi’s legal team, attorneys Dori Klagsbald and Jacques Chen, submitted the appeal earlier in the day, requesting the court to overturn the detention order. However, the hearing took place without her presence, and the judges upheld the previous decision, emphasizing the risk that she could attempt to flee the country.
The urgent arrest warrant, initially issued on Monday due to flight risk concerns, has now been extended for three more days. In a related development, the court also extended the detention of former chief military prosecutor Matan Solomesh, who faces similar investigations.
Judge Shelly Kutin presided over the hearing and rejected a request from the defense to conduct the session behind closed doors. The proceedings were held publicly, though the court strictly prohibited photography of the former military advocate general during the session.
Tomer-Yerushalmi appeared in the courtroom dressed in civilian clothes and without handcuffs. Her expression was described as blank throughout the hearing. Solomesh also attended in civilian attire and without restraints, represented by his attorney, Nati Shimhoni.
Family members of Tomer-Yerushalmi were present in the courtroom, observing the proceedings from the audience section. The atmosphere was tense but orderly as the judge read the decision to continue the detention.
According to court notes, Tomer-Yerushalmi underwent a lengthy military medical examination that lasted until 4:00 a.m. the night before the hearing. Following the examination, she was questioned by investigators before being transferred to the Neve Tirtza Women’s Prison, Israel’s main facility for female inmates.
The ongoing investigation surrounding Tomer-Yerushalmi and Solomesh remains confidential, with Israeli authorities declining to comment on the nature of the charges.
The case has drawn significant public attention due to Tomer-Yerushalmi’s high-ranking position within the military justice system and her long-standing career in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
As of Monday, both detainees are expected to remain in custody until at least Wednesday, when further court deliberations are anticipated. The case continues to unfold under tight legal scrutiny and media interest.
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