During the evening (Monday) a disturbance developed in one of the wings of the Nitzan Detention Center. The reason behind the melee was apparently a conflict between rival gangs.
Upon receiving reports of the disturbance, a large force of prison police were called to the scene and regained control of the situation.
One inmate was hospitalized as a result of the incident.
Prison officers stated that all those involved will be subject to disciplinary action and will be punished accordingly.