Soldier from Unit 100 Vows to Fight Alleged Cover-Up in Legal Case Against Former Military Prosecutor

Amid reports of a possible plea deal with dismissed military prosecutor Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi in the Unit 100 affair, soldier Meir Ben Shitrit has spoken out strongly against any attempt to conceal the case. Ben Shitrit, a member of Unit 100, said the soldiers involved only learn about developments through the media and vowed to oppose any cover-up. "Crimes were committed here," he said, emphasizing that the issue must remain in the public eye and that they will use all legal means to expose what they believe is being hidden, dating back to incidents in Sdeh Teiman.

Ben Shitrit criticized the military and judicial systems for their handling of the case, accusing them of betraying the soldiers and undermining institutions established after 2,000 years. He expressed frustration that many soldiers affected by the affair continue to serve on active fronts in Lebanon and Gaza while feeling betrayed. He also condemned the Chief of Staff for supporting the former prosecutor and linked the case to a broader pattern of systemic issues.

Despite anger and calls for protest, Ben Shitrit stressed that the soldiers will not break the law, rejecting extreme measures like roadblocks. He called for public engagement through voting, framing the upcoming election as a critical moment for the justice system. Reflecting on his own detention during the affair, he vowed not to relent until the truth is revealed. The soldier’s statements come as the military and legal authorities consider a plea bargain with Tomer-Yerushalmi, which has sparked outrage among Unit 100 members.