The IDF spokesperson announced that Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir approved the participation of Military Advocate General, Major General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, in the Bar Association conference. The statement indicated that approval was given 'due to the paramount importance of explaining IDF's efforts to uphold law and international law. This explanation is particularly important at a time when the IDF must deal with false claims and accusations.' The announcement of the Chief of Staff's approval came after Defense Minister Israel Katz prohibited the Military Advocate General from participating in the conference, saying she should focus on her duties instead.