(Also published in Hebrew in ramatgannet.co.il, and in Givatayimnet.co.il newspaper in Israel)
At first glance, “legal criminality” seems to be an oxymoron (A term in Greek that means a paradoxical term that contradicts itself).
After all, the law and the justice system are meant to deal with criminals and criminality. What, then, does criminal behavior have to do with the so-called “gatekeepers”
We aim to shed light on a troubling phenomenon: criminal conduct within the legal system itself, which has infiltrated the prosecution and judicial apparatus
Members of the legal and prosecutorial systems have appropriated the title of “gatekeepers” By this, they claim to protect society from lawlessness and criminal behavior. In reality, however, the situation is far more disturbing these very individuals are knowingly breaking the law, threatening the integrity of our society.
Let us begin with the explosive case of the Military Advocate General. Former Major General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, the military’s chief legal advisor and head of the military prosecution, has allegedly acted like a common criminal destroying evidence (her phone was thrown into the sea) and obstructing justice (assigning her deputy to investigate a leak she herself committed)
The Shin Bet transferred incriminating information about her to the Chief of Staff, who then approached the Attorney General. The Attorney General instructed him not to report the matter to the Minister of Defense
For ten days, Tomer-Yerushalmi was aware of the investigations against her and had ample time to plan her escape from the situation. She received legal counsel from renowned criminal attorney Dori Klagsbald, (under the guise of active reserve duty, though it remains unclear who authorized his enlistment)
Meanwhile, the families of soldiers from Unit 100, who were harmed by her actions, received no such privilege and had to hire lawyers at their own expense.
How is it possible that someone who leaked a manipulated video about Unit 100, causing immense damage to Israel’s image and deep suffering to the families, receives professional guidance on how to continue deceiving the police and judicial system.
Obstruction of justice continued when Tomer-Yerushalmi appointed her deputy, Colonel Gal Asael, to investigate the leak. Months passed, and he failed to identify the source of the leak. (One is allowed to laugh.)
The military prosecution includes the Chief Military Prosecutor, the Head of International Law, the Head of Legal Counsel and Legislation, the Chief Military Defender, and other senior officers. Astonishingly, none of them “knew” about the cover-up. They remained silent and failed to stand up for justice and truth.
I do not believe her suicide attempts were genuine. None succeeded, and she is hospitalized rather than held in a detention facility under 24-hour supervision. I suspect this is a strategy to portray her as mentally unfit, thereby avoiding prosecution under the pretext of “temporary insanity”
Let us move on to the Attorney General
As the supervisor of the Military Advocate General and head of the legal system, Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has a long record of questionable conduct. She has shown contempt for the Supreme Court, requesting 22 postponements for submitting affidavits to the High Court of Justice. She is riddled with conflicts of interest, while barring others from acting under similar claims.
Just a month ago, Baharav-Miara declared to the High Court that she had examined Tomer-Yerushalmi’s conduct and found no fault. It is important to note that affidavits submitted to the High Court do not allow for cross-examination, unlike other judicial proceedings, meaning one can lie freely
This is the same Baharav-Miara who tried to block the appointment of Major General Zini as head of the Shin Bet. She is well aware of the Pandora’s box of misconduct that may yet emerge regarding her own actions.
It was Zini who reported Tomer-Yerushalmi’s criminal behavior to the Chief of Staff
Baharav-Miara’s son was caught on security cameras stealing a sophisticated American vest brought by an Israeli volunteer for the war effort. He was never prosecuted, thanks to Tomer-Yerushalmi’s intervention on behalf of her friend.
The absurdity deepens when Baharav-Miara insists on overseeing the investigation into Tomer-Yerushalmi herself. She petitioned the High Court to block the appointment of Judge Kula (the Commissioner for Complaints Against Judges), who is widely regarded as impartial and untainted
This is a blatant conflict of interest and a grave injustice. It mocks the very foundations of the legal system!
Where are all the justice and truth protesters who chant “You’re the head -you’re responsible”? Why are they not demanding the immediate resignation of Baharav-Miara, whose guilt is beyond doubt?
The Attorney General is directly responsible for the actions of the Military Advocate General. She cannot claim ignorance. Her responsibility is clear and unequivocal.
I call for the immediate dismissal of the Attorney General, whose guilt is undeniable. She has betrayed public trust and continues to show contempt for us – the citizens and sovereign
Dr. Yeshayahu (Yishy) Bick yishybick@gmail.com November 10, 2025
