The Spokesperson of the Israel Prisons Service said, Sunday evening, "As a result of the IPS's activity to thwart the directionof terror from within the prisons, and following Hamas's announcement of protest measures, the IPS was prepared for various scenarios, including attacks on staff, breach of discipline in the wings and sabotage of equipment."
An IPS statement continued, "It was made clear to the prisoners that such acts by prisoners would be met with a strong response. The IPS will continue to maintain its sovereignty in the prisons and prevent any hostile activity, as part of maintaining the security of the State of Israel."