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Israel Military Justice Controversy

Ex-Shin Bet Official Demands Prosecution

Shosh Raban says Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi should be stripped of rank and imprisoned for at least 20 years over alleged security breaches

Ex-Military Advocate General

A retired senior Shin Bet official has launched an unprecedented public attack on Israel's former Military Advocate General, demanding she face criminal prosecution and imprisonment. Lt. Col. (res.) Shosh Raban, who previously held a senior position in Israel's internal security service and is now a member of the "Bitchonistim" movement, made the remarks during a radio interview on Galei Israel with host Eli Tzipori.

Raban called for severe disciplinary and criminal measures against Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, who served as the IDF's chief legal officer. "It's not just her pension that should be revoked, her military ranks should be stripped as well," Raban said. "She should be demoted to the rank of private and held behind bars, not living freely in her home."

Elaborating on what she views as the severity of the alleged offenses, Raban stated: "For what she did, she deserves at least 20 years in prison. When you look at the full scope of what I've been talking about, you understand this isn't just about leaks, she severely damaged Israel's security."

Raban also directed sharp criticism at the military's senior command, particularly the Chief of Staff. "How does the Chief of Staff dare defend this?" she asked. "He should have been the first to come out against her. How does he send a soldier to prison for a 'Messiah patch,' while she walks around free after what she did?"

The "Messiah patch" reference appears to relate to a recent case in which an IDF soldier faced military justice over unauthorized insignia, highlighting what Raban sees as a double standard in the military justice system.

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