According to the committee’s report, the alleged arrest stems from Tomer-Yerushalmi’s purported approval for transferring video material to media outlets.

The footage, reportedly filmed at the “Yemen Field” detention facility, is said to show Israeli military personnel assaulting a Palestinian detainee. The reference appears in a section of the report dealing with concerns over arbitrary arrests of journalists and human rights defenders, hinting at tensions between Israel’s security establishment and the public disclosure of sensitive material.

UN Demands Full Disclosure From Israel

Committee Issues Ultimatum for Updates on Tomer-Yerushalmi’s Status

The committee goes beyond merely describing the allegation. It sets a direct deadline for the State of Israel, demanding detailed and comprehensive information about Maj. Gen. Tomer-Yerushalmi’s current situation.

In addition, the UN requests full transparency regarding any prosecution, disciplinary proceedings, or administrative actions taken in her case.

Officials familiar with UN oversight mechanisms note that such a specific demand concerning a senior officer — particularly one at the rank of major general — is highly unusual.

Broader Call for Whistleblower Protections

UN Says Informants Must Be Shielded When Reporting Abuse

The committee’s inquiries form part of a broader set of recommendations urging Israel to establish a formal whistleblower protection mechanism. Such a system, it says, is needed to ensure that credible reports of torture or ill-treatment can be transmitted without fear of reprisal, arrest, or legal consequences.