Israel prison

IPS overhauls inmate rehabilitation, officer responsibilities as prison security upgraded

Requirements include obeying rules, maintaining appropriate behavior, and participating in supplementary educational programs that involve group discussions and work.

Haredi Jewish clothing and an Israel Prison Serivce inmate uniform are seen side by side at Ayalon Prison in central Israel, September 10, 2026.
Members of the Keter unit, an Israeli prison service response unit seen during an operation where Nukhba terrorists (a Hamas unit) being held, at the Ofer Prison near Jerusalem, August 28, 2024.

Twelve Israel Prison Service guards indicted over 2023 alleged beating, murder of security prisoner

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits the Damon prison.

'Our hostages did not have shampoo': Ben-Gvir taunts prisoners complaining about harsh conditions

Otzma Yehudit party chairman and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, together with members of his party, attends a supporters’ conference ahead of the upcoming general elections in Petah Tikva, central Israel, August 16, 2026.

Israel should kill ‘30-40’ Gazans every night, Ben-Gvir says on ex-hostage’s podcast


Gilboa prison pimping affair: New sexual assault allegation emerges

A new, separate instance of sexual assault by a prisoner against a female prison guard has come out of the Gilboa Prison pimping affair case.

 A guard is seen at an observation tower along a wall of Gilboa Prison, from where six Palestinian prisoners escaped, on September 6.

Prison officer who placed female officers in pimping affair fired

Prison Intelligence Officer Rani Basha was the man who placed female prison guards in the security wing at the demand of Palestinian prisoner Muhammad Atallah.

 GILBOA PRISON, in northern Israel near the West Bank.

Gilboa Prison pimping affair: Knesset rejects investigation proposal

The proposal, which would designate discussions to establish a state inquiry committee into the pimping affair, fell 46-41 in the Knesset plenum.

 Knesset plenum right before the vote commenced to pass a law to create a state commissioner's inquiry into the Gilboa Prison pimping affair, December 8, 2021.

Police likely to recommend against reopening prison 'pimping' probe

The Police will likely recommend not reopening the investigation into the suspected pimping of female guards to inmates at Gilboa Prison.

 GILBOA PRISON warden Freddy Ben-Sheetrit prepares to testify, in Modi’in, November 25.

Palestinian Islamic Jihad prisoners suspend hunger strike, claim 'victory'

The prisoners suspended their strike, claiming 'victory' after reaching an agreement with the Israel Prison Service. PIJ: The deal will be announced soon.

 Palestinian students walk past a mural depicting hunger-striking Palestinian prisoner Maher Al-Akhras, Gaza Strip, October 19, 2020.

Israeli Prison wing closed after same building flaw as Gilboa found

A high-security wing at Eshel Prison was closed after the same construction flaw found at Gilboa Prison was found there.

Eshel Prison

Court: Law punishing parents for childrens' rock-throwing illegal

A lawyer for Adalah - the NGO which filed the appeal to the High Court - said it is an "invalid, discriminatory and vengeful tool that violates the basic principles of criminal law."

Palestinian boy hurls stones at Israeli troops during clashes in the West Bank

Israel refused trans woman transfer to women's prison, cited 'appearance'

During her time at Nitzan, she experienced repeated harassment from other prisoners on the basis of her gender identity, things she would not have received in a women's prison.

View from inside the Nitzan Prison in Ramle. February 27, 2012.

Tzipi Refaeli contracts COVID, debate over vaccinating inmates continues

Tzipi Refaeli, mother and agent of Israeli supermodel Bar Refaeli, is currently serving a 16-months sentence at the Neve Tirza women's prison.

Israeli model Bar Refaeli wears a face mask amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic as she leaves the courtroom with her mother, in Tel Aviv, Israel September 13, 2020.

Ohana must follow Health Ministry, A-G order to vaccinate prisoners - NGOs

Previously, the Health Ministry directed that all prisoners be vaccinated.

An Israeli prison guard is seen through a gate at Maasiyahu prison near Ramle, south of Tel Aviv, Israel February 15, 2016. Former Israeli Prime Minister Olmert begins his 19-month prison sentence at Maasiyahu prison on Monday, making him the first former head of government in Israel to go to prison