Israeli Treasury Limits Payments to Former Military Advocate Pending Final Decision

The Israeli Treasury's Accountant General issued a directive on August 25 regarding the financial entitlements of former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer Yerushalmi. The letter, addressed to the head of the IDF Human Resources Directorate, clarified that no payments beyond undisputed rights should be made to her until ongoing legal and administrative procedures conclude. This follows correspondence between the Accountant General and the IDF concerning her financial rights.

The Treasury emphasized that the Accountant General's authority extends to overseeing government financial commitments, including pension payments, and that decisions involving public funds must comply with legal and budgetary controls. The letter referenced Government Decision 4088, which designates the Defense Minister as responsible for pension payments under the IDF's Permanent Service Law.

The Accountant General requested detailed personal data from the IDF to enable proper oversight of Tomer Yerushalmi's financial rights. The letter warned against irreversible payments before a final ruling and stated that any payments made during the ongoing legal process would be considered advances, not final acknowledgments of entitlement. It also prohibited linking financial agreements to criminal proceedings without prior coordination with the Accountant General.

Furthermore, the Treasury reserved the right to future deductions if necessary. Practically, the directive instructed that only 90% of undisputed amounts be paid to Tomer Yerushalmi at this stage, with the remaining 10% withheld pending approval from the Accountant General's office.