The presence of Israeli forces in Iraq would inflame opinion in the Muslim world, where many compare the abuse of prisoners by U.S. forces to Israel's treatment of Palestinian detainees.
Which is probably why she is trying to push this story...to take the spotlight away from herself.
Take responsiblity for the conduct of your soldiers, General.
P.S. Whether or not the story is true, and I doubt that it is true, there are two really basic problems.
1. As a military officer, she is duty bound to obey orders and keep her trap shut.
2. Blabbing about stuff like this, whether or not it is true (and I don't think it is) seriously damages the war effort and our country. It gives the liars in the Arab press and excuse to say that Israeli monkeys and pigs are torturing Muslim prisoners. If fans hatred and vengeance. It's plain stupid.