Justice Minister Yariv Levin has officially nominated retired district court judge Yosef Ben-Hamo to lead the investigation into former military advocate general Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi. The probe centers on the leak of a surveillance video allegedly showing the abuse of a Palestinian detainee by soldiers at the Sde Teiman facility. Levin's initial choice for the role was rejected by the High Court, which cited legal restrictions on the state ombudsman's eligibility. The court has allowed Levin to proceed with the appointment, though questions remain about Ben-Hamo's qualifications under the court's guidelines, and further legal challenges may follow.
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