Former Shin Bet Officer Demands Harsh Punishment for Ex-Military Advocate Over Security Breach

Shosh Reban, a retired Lieutenant Colonel and former senior Shin Bet official, sharply criticized former Chief Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi in a radio interview on Galei Yisrael. Reban, also a member of the security-focused movement "HaBitahonistim," called for severe disciplinary and criminal measures against Tomer-Yerushalmi, demanding that she be stripped not only of her pension but also of her military rank, suggesting she be demoted to private and imprisoned.

Reban emphasized the gravity of Tomer-Yerushalmi's actions, stating that they warrant at least 20 years in prison. She accused the former military advocate of causing significant damage to Israel's national security, beyond just leaking information. Reban also criticized the military leadership, questioning how the Chief of Staff could defend Tomer-Yerushalmi while soldiers face imprisonment for lesser offenses, such as wearing a "Messiah patch."

This public condemnation highlights ongoing tensions within Israel's security and military establishment regarding accountability for breaches of classified information and the perceived double standards in military justice enforcement. The controversy continues to draw attention to the handling of sensitive security matters and the responses from top military officials.