Elul 28, 5776, 10/1/2016
In today's headlines: תג בכותרות
 Shaul family to prevent visit to jailed terroristsParents of fallen soldier Oron Shaul are expected to physically block the visitation of families of terrorists at Nafcha Prison. New York man tried to kill Muslims with X-raysEric Feight sentenced to 8 years in prison for trying to build what he thought was a mobile x-ray device to kill Muslims. IPS Begins Preparations for Olmert Prison SentenceIsraeli Prison Service debating possible locations, whether Olmert can have a cellmate. Arab Prisoner Threatens 'ISIS Will Conquer Israel'Arab woman inmate charged for husband's 'honor killing' screams 'I am ISIS' on Yom Kippur in 'joke.' PA Uses Name Change to Dodge Int'l CriticismScheme to retain foreign aid confirmed, after PA spokesman praises move to 'provide political and legal cover.' Egypt Sentences Al-Jazeera Journalists to JailEgyptian court sentences three Al-Jazeera journalists to jail terms from seven to 10 years. World condemns the verdict. Cabinet Decides to Harshen Hamas Jail ConditionsInternal security minister given a freer hand by Security Cabinet to take away frills of prison life for jailed Hamas terrorists. Israeli in Indian Prison After Forgetting BulletSteve Silvenchev is one of several Israelis who are or have been in prison abroad for the 'crime' of forgetting to clean out a backpack. Are British Prisons A 'Terrorist Breeding Ground'?UK up in arms after survey reveals Islamists radicalizing prisoners from the inside, Al Qaeda literature found in cells. Jonathan Pollard Released from HospitalIsraeli agent returns to prison cell, but still in excruciating pain, according to wife Esther. Tel Aviv Bus Bomber Gets 25-Year Prison SentenceJudge: 'no leniency' for Muhammad Faraj, Hamas terrorist responsible for the November 2012 #142 bus bombing in Tel Aviv. Terrorists Sentenced Over Temple Mount FirebombingShua'fat residents sentenced to prison time for firebombing Mount, wounding police officer. Mysteries Remain Over Rimonim Prison ShootingAttorney says convicted murderer Samuel Sheinbein was sending 'cries for help' for weeks; wounded officers, prisoner recovering. 15 Months for Israeli Arab who Joined Al QaedaTaibe resident Abdel Qader Altlitha sentenced to 15-month prison sentence for joining Al-Nusra Front in Syria. Syria: Rebels Release Inmates in Prison AttackThousands of inmates are released following suicide bomb on Aleppo prison; clashes continue. Jailed Terrorist's Wife Has Son Via Smuggled SpermCase is first of its kind in Gaza, although Judea and Samaria Arab prisoners have smuggled out sperm to have kids in past. Bangladesh: Jailed for Trying to Visit IsraelSalah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury's set to add fuel to criticism over Bangladeshi government's human rights record. HRW: Kuwait Wrong For Imprisoning Shiite TweeterMan, 23, sentenced to 10 years for religious insults; Human Rights Watch: Release him immediately. Rabbi Describes Yom Kippur in PrisonRabbi Yekutiel Vizner describes heart-rending prayers of prisoners. Hareidi Extremists Publish Guide to PrisonBooklet urges hareidi youth to risk prison rather than enlist. ‘This isn’t a Soviet state – yet.’ Hamas Rocket-Maker Goes on Hunger StrikeDirrar Abu-Sisi, captured in the Ukraine in an apparent Mossad operation, accused of helping Hamas develop its rocket capabilities. Report: Israel Held a Second ‘Prisoner X’A second man was reportedly being held in the same top-security conditions as former spy. Samaria ‘Spies’ Accompanied to Jail with SongJewish men who warned others of impending home demolitions are sent to jail. Cuban Spy Released By US Urges Talks with HavanaUS and Cuba should hold serious talks on release of imprisoned American, said Cuban spy released from American prison.Imprisoned Israeli Bedouin Begins Hunger StrikeAn Israeli Bedouin who has been imprisoned in Egypt for more than 12 years on spying charges has begun an open-ended hunger strike. Three Saudis Jailed for Plotting to Kill AmericansAn anti-terror court has sentenced three Saudis to six years in prison each for plotting to kill Americans.Terrorist Prisoner Stabs GuardA terrorist serving time in Israel for attempted murder stabbed a guard in the neck. Israel Responds to UNICEF, Cites 'Cooperation'Israel responded Wednesday to a UNICEF report claiming its prison service “systematically” mistreats Palestinian Authority Arab “children.” UN Claims Israel Mistreats PA Arab 'Children'A United Nations agency is claiming that Israel “systematically” mistreats Palestinian Authority Arab minors. Zygier Arrested for Crime Far 'More Serious'Zygier not “only” arrested for relaying classified information, but for a crime far more serious, said former Australian Foreign Minister.WTC Terrorist Serving Life Sentence Files SuitA convicted terrorist serving a life sentence has reportedly filed a lawsuit arguing he should be released from solitary confinement. Australia to Investigate 'Prisoner X' AffairCanberra said it is seeking answers from Israel over 2010 death of Australian known as "Prisoner X" in a Tel Aviv prison as part of probe. Peres: Yigal Amir will Rot in JailPresident Peres visits prisoners, says one prisoner in particular will never be forgiven. Israeli Killer Flees to SyriaAn Israeli-Arab serving a 25-year sentence for murder has fled to war-torn Syria. Two relatives arrested. Jewish Inmates in Florida to Receive Kosher FoodThe Florida Department of Corrections agreed to serve kosher food to Jewish inmates, ending a five-year struggle. Murder of Israeli, US Diplomats to Be ReleasedFrance has approved the release of Lebanese man involved in the murder an Israeli diplomat and an American military officer.Court: Texas Inmate Should Be Served Kosher FoodA Jewish man imprisoned for murder in Texas should be served kosher meals, a federal appeals court ruled. Pollard Returns to Prison After HospitalizationIsraeli agent Jonathan Pollard returned to prison after spending last week in the hospital undergoing a battery of medical consultations. Menorah Lighting Comes to New Jersey PrisonsJewish inmates in New Jersey state prisons will be permitted to celebrate Chanukah with lit menorahs. Terror Suspect Released from British PrisonBritish authorities released terror suspect Abu Qatada on bail Tuesday. He will not be extradited to Jordan. Man Imprisoned for Likening Turkish PM to HitlerA school teacher was sentenced to one year in prison for likening Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Adolf Hitler. Longest Serving Female Inmate Released from PrisonBetty Smithey, the longest-incarcerated woman in America, was released from custody after serving 49 years in prison for murdering an infant Terrorists in New Hunger StrikePA terrorists in Israeli prisons learn hunger strikes are effective, begin another one less than a month after a deal ends the last one. Pleas for Jewish American Detained in BoliviaThe Orthodox Jewish community has been rallying support for Jacob Ostreicher, a Jewish American who is being detained in a Bolivian prison. Jailed Terrorists Planned Shalit-Type AbductionTerrorists inside Israeli jails planned an abduction that would bring about their own freedom. Gross: 'Very Comforting to Know I'm Not Forgotten'Alan Gross thanks Jewish community for efforts in attempting to secure his release; Says, "It's very comforting to know I'm not forgotten." Cuba Willing to Negotiate Realase of Alan GrossCuban authorities may be ready to negotiate the status of jailed American Alan Gross, a senior Cuban official said. Arab MK Treats Prisoner Who Collapsed in CourtMK Ahmed Tibi treated an Arab prisoner who went on a hunger strike 66 days ago after he collapsed in court. PA Arabs Riot Outside Ofer PrisonPalestinian Authority Arabs rioted outside Ofer Military Prison on Wednesday over two prisoners whose hunger strike entered a 65th day. Lebanese Man Accused of Contacting IsraelMilitary judge issued arrest warrant for Lebanese man accused of providing information regarding missing Israeli soldier, Ron Arad. Shin Bet Foils Another Hamas Kidnapping PlotImprisoned Hamas terrorist was revealed to be plotting and instructing the kidnapping of Israeli soldiers.Nevada Jail Trying to Force Non-Kosher Food DietA federal judge in Nevada has temporarily barred a Nevada prison from refusing to serve Kosher food to an Orthodox prisoner.Fires Break Out in Jail Cells, Prisoner BusTwo fire-related incidents involving Arab security prisoners took place Thursday morningAmir May Once Again be Totally IsolatedThe Prisons Service is seeking to ban Yigal Amir from continuing in study sessions, isolating him from all contact with fellow prisoners. |
