What to Know About the Legal Scandal in Israel Over Accusations of Abuse NYT | Top Stories Isabel Kershner 5 November 2025 at 05:42 The fallout from a legal case has reignited a highly charged debate within the country over whether Israeli soldiers accused of abusing Palestinians are held accountable. © Oren Ben Hakoon/Associated PressThe Israeli military’s former chief legal officer, Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem in October 2014.