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A-G considering filing criminal charges against IPS chief connected to ethics, integrity issues

Israel Prison Service Chief Commissioner Kobi Yaakobi is suspected of informing a police officer of an undercover investigation into his activities.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, AVRAHAM BLOCH
Israel Prison Service chief Kobi Yaakobi attends a National Security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on November 20, 2024.
An Israeli police officer looks on as a Red Cross vehicle is seen near the Israeli military prison, Ofer, on the day Israel releases Palestinian prisoners as part of a hostages-prisoners swap and a ceasefire deal in Gaza between Hamas and Israel, near Ramallah in the West Bank, January 19, 2025.

IDF denies allegations of torture after BBC interviews freed Gazan prisoners

BBC interview released Gazan prisoners who allege that they were tortured while detained in Israeli prisons.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, March 24, 2025

Ben-Gvir calls to imprison Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar

Ben-Gvir did not offer proof of his claims and appeared to have bunched together a number of issues with unclear relations between them.

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Israeli security forces guard at the Ofer prison, outside of Jerusalem, from where Palestinian terror convicts will be released later today as part of a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, February 15, 2025.

National Security Min. budget to reach record NIS 28b. as number of security prisoners grows

In response to the sharp rise in security prisoners, NIS 1.9 billion will be allocated to the Israel Prison Service for the construction of new detention facilities.

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'Lies to break ceasefire': Hamas defends hostage propaganda ceremonies

Hamas claimed that the ceremonies don't insult the released hostages and that they "reflect the humane and dignified treatment of them."

FEBRUARY 23, 2025ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Omer Shem Tov, Eliya Cohen and Omer Wenkert, hostages held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, are released as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025.

Prison security working to contain Palestinian riot in high-security prison

IPS commissioner Yaakobi called Israel's prisons the "eighth front" after Hamas and Fatah threatened to start a war in Israel's prisons.

FEBRUARY 16, 2025ByYUVAL BARNEA
Israel Prison Service security officers on the roof of Ofer Security Prison during unrest, February 16, 2025.

Palestinian prisoners to be shown film of Gaza destruction before release

Over 580 terrorists have been released in the first four waves of the deal's first phase, with another 200 expected to be released over the course of the deal.

FEBRUARY 8, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An Israeli police officer looks on as a Red Cross vehicle is seen near the Israeli military prison, Ofer, on the day Israel releases Palestinian prisoners as part of a hostages-prisoners swap and a ceasefire deal in Gaza between Hamas and Israel, near Ramallah in the West Bank, January 19, 2025.

Israel to release 183 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for three hostages Saturday

Once political approval is granted, the terrorists will be transported from Ofer Prison by the Red Cross to release points in the West Bank.

FEBRUARY 7, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli security forces guard at the Ofer prison, outside of Jerusalem, from where Palestinian terror convicts will be released as part of a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, January 30, 2025.

Israeli inmates meet with Holocaust survivors on Int'l Holocaust Remembrance Day

The meeting was held as part of a program entitled "Victory of the Spirit." 

JANUARY 28, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
View of the meeting conducted between Holocaust survivors and inmates. January 27, 2025.

High Court requests state's response regarding security prisoners' basic food

The state was required to respond no later than January 26. 

DECEMBER 19, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

West Bank arrests: IDF apprehends over 6,000 during 14 months of war

As of December 2024, Israel holds 10,154 different categories of security prisoners - by far the largest number since the First Intifada.

DECEMBER 16, 2024ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
IDF soldiers operating in the West Bank, June 25, 2024

IPS chief suspected of warning police cmdr. of ongoing covert investigation

Yaakobi is under investigation for fraud and obstruction of justice.

DECEMBER 5, 2024ByEFRAT FORSHER, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israel Prison Service chief Kobi Yaakobi attends a National Security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on November 20, 2024.

Investigations into senior police, IPS officers reflect rot in security institutions - editorial

Were the police and prison systems perfect before? No. But since Ben-Gvir became minister, relentless developments have affected everyone.

DECEMBER 4, 2024ByJPOST EDITORIAL
NATIONAL SECURITY Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attends a committee meeting in the Knesset.

IAF strikes Hezbollah's Syrian envoy in Damascus, IDF strikes terror cell in Jordan Valley

IDF strikes Hamas terrorists in Gaza • American-Israeli hostage Omer Neutra announced dead in Gaza captivity • Hezbollah violates ceasefire agreement

DECEMBER 3, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
People walk past a poster bearing the image of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in the capital Damascus on December 2, 2024.

Sensitive material and bribery: New details on IPS chief scandal

A shocking IPS-police probe tied to Ben-Gvir unveils leaks, secrecy, and unrest, raising questions about ministerial influence.

DECEMBER 3, 2024ByEFRAT FORSHER
LEFT: Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara RIGHT: National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir