Israeli prison service

'We won't forget nor forgive': Israel releases 369 prisoners wearing sweatshirt with message

One of the security prisoners released is Mazen al-Qadi, who was convicted of being involved in a 2002 terror attack in Tel Aviv during the Second Intifada.

 Security prisoners released on Saturday 15 February 2025 in exchange for three hostages abducted by Hamas.
 Red Cross vehicle is seen near the Ofer Prison, near Jerusalem, January 19, 2025

Israel prepares for prisoner exchange as IDF, IPS conclude plans

 Behind the private residence of Benjamin Netanyahu in Caesarea calling for the resignation of the government.

Suspects in flare incident say they were jailed next to Nukhbas, being held as example

 Kobi Yaakobi.

'Resign immediately': Anti-Corruption Movement sends letter to IPS Chief Kobi Yaakobi


Sexual violence in Israeli jails: 38% of female guards assaulted by security prisoners

State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman said such orders were in stark contrast with the female soldiers' protection report published in November 2022. 

 GILBOA PRISON, in northern Israel near the West Bank.

Food, watches, and more: What Israel's prisoners demand for Ramadan

Ktzi'ot Prison detainees asked for 24/7 warm water, food, blankets, and watches to monitor Ramadan fasting times; the Israel Prison Service will address the requests in court.

 Requesting Qurans, food at a "reasonable level," and 24-hour access to warm water.

Prison guard could face criminal charges for abuse accusation due to 'selective enforcement'

A memorandum written by the prison warden could have Moshe Toito charged as a criminal.

 Prison worker Moishe Toito

Israel's criminals persist, even in war: Prison drama unfolds

Ohalei Keidar Detention Center activates state of emergency following arson incident involving crime organization leader

 Amos Lavi

Security prisoners enjoy too many privileges - former Prison Service official

Balancing security concerns with family ties, the Israeli legal system grapples with the intricate dynamics within prisons.

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Israeli prison guard was sexually assaulted by jailed terrorist, lawyer says

Contrary to earlier reports, the guard's lawyer said that the terrorist had threatened to "hurt her and her family, and to ruin her life."

 A guard opens a door inside a prison that holds foreign prisoners, suspected of being part of the Islamic State, in Hasaka, Syria, January 7, 2020.

Israeli prison guards had 'intimate relations' with jailed terrorist

National Security Minister Ben-Gvir ended female service at Israeli security prisons after reports of 'intimate relations' with terrorists broke.

 View of the Gilboa Prison December 5, 2022.

Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir clash over Palestinians' conditions in Israeli prisons

"[National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir] wants war, he will get it," leaders of security prisoners in Israeli prisons said on Friday. 

 L: Otzma Yehudit leader MK Itamar Ben Gvir. R: Likud leader, former-prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israeli prisons face overcrowding crisis as renovations frozen

A delay in renovation construction was ordered in the hopes of freeing up 200 more spots for convicts to alleviate overcrowding.

 Palestinian prisoners wait to be released from Ketziot prison, southern Israel, October 1, 2007.

Prisons in crisis with overcrowding, abject conditions - public defender

There are about 16,000 inmates incarcerated in Israel Prison Service facilities, around 1,500 more than the maximum occupancy capacity standard for 14,500 inmates. 

 View of the Shita prison, located next to Gilboa,and intended for 800 primarily security convicts.

Ben-Gvir accuses Israeli prison commissioner of 'revenge'

Ben-Gvir's people accused prison commissioner Katy Perry of putting Jewish prisoners in a cell with bedbugs to get back at him.

 Chief of police Kobi Shabtai and Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir at a ceremony of new appointments and ranks of the Israeli Police, in Jerusalem, last week.