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Iranian journalist Elaha Mohammadi sentenced to five years in prison amid conspiracy allegations

Zeidabadi questioned the reasoning behind their imprisonment, asking, "What justification does all this really leave for imprisoning two social reporters?"

Teacher at Baltimore Jewish school sentenced to 23 years in prison for sex crimes

Steen will be imprisoned in Fort Dix, New Jersey. After his release, he will be under supervised release for the rest of his life.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
03/10/2024

Iran's president calls for investigation into case of death in custody

Iran's President orders an investigation into a detainee's death in Lahijan; five policemen arrested, raising concerns over citizens' rights.

By REUTERS
29/08/2024

Did guards commit sodomy against detainees at Sde Teiman?

IDF soldiers face allegations of sodomizing a Palestinian detainee, spotlighting legal and ethical issues at Sde Teiman. The prosecution is confident as medical evidence and video leaks emerge.

Military investigators contacted released Sde Teiman prisoners regarding possible abuse

A civil organization appealed to the High Court of Justice over the conditions at Sde Teiman, and the IDF and Shin Bet were forced to release some prisoners due to lack of space in Israeli jails.

 Palestinians seen detained at the Sde Teiman Military Base in Israel's North

Officials detain soldiers at Sde Teiman after terrorist prisoner suffers abuse

The terrorist was brought to the hospital wounded as a result of severe abuse. A police investigation was thus opened on the suspicion of abuse of the detainee.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu entering the Knesset on June 24.

Netanyahu's only 'strategy' on Gaza is kicking the can, making things worse

The choice is between kicking the can down a slippery slope or choosing a bold strategy. This nation of heroes deserves an equally brave leadership.

By SHOSHANA TITA
27/07/2024

PA recognizes 899 terrorists captured in Gaza as POWs, commits to pay pensions, PMW report shows

Such a recognition qualifies these prisoners for a PA salary, PMW added. 

Rabbi helps two incarcerated men convert to Judaism

Terlinchamp told JTA that she felt comfortable writing a letter to the Department of Corrections advocating that one's life sentence be reduced to 20 years, citing his conversion work as a reason.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
18/07/2024
Israelis of Ethiopian descent take part in a protest

Fighting discrimination: Criminal records of disorderly conduct to be erased for Ethiopian Israelis

Ethiopians have been experiencing institutional and individual discrimination for years, including from Israel Police, the Palmor committee found.  

17/07/2024
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