Prison

Three Saudis Imprisoned for Plotting to Kill Americans

An anti-terror court has sentenced three Saudis to six years in prison each for plotting to kill Americans.

Terrorist Prisoner Stabs Guard

A terrorist serving time in Israel for attempted murder stabbed a guard in the neck.

Israel Responds to UNICEF Report, Cites ‘Ongoing 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' Than Believed

Zygier not “only” arrested for relaying classified information, but for a crime far more serious, said former Australian Foreign Minister.

WTC Terrorist Serving Life Term Sues to End Solitary Confinement

A convicted terrorist serving a life sentence has reportedly filed a lawsuit arguing he should be released from solitary confinement.

Australia to Investigate 'Prisoner X' Affair

Canberra 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 Jail

President Peres visits prisoners, says one prisoner in particular will never be forgiven.

Israeli Killer Flees to Syria

An 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 Food

The Florida Department of Corrections agreed to serve kosher food to Jewish inmates, ending a five-year struggle.

France to Free Terrorist Culpable in Murder of Israeli Diplomat

France has approved the release of Lebanese man involved in the murder an Israeli diplomat and an American military officer.

Court Rules: Texas Jewish Inmate Should Be Served Kosher Food

A Jewish man imprisoned for murder in Texas should be served kosher meals, a federal appeals court ruled.

Pollard Returns to Prison After Week-Long Hospitalization

Israeli 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 Prisons

Jewish inmates in New Jersey state prisons will be permitted to celebrate Chanukah with lit menorahs.

Terror Suspect Reluctantly Released from British Prison

British authorities released terror suspect Abu Qatada on bail Tuesday. He will not be extradited to Jordan.

Turkish Teacher Imprisoned for Likening Erdogan to Hitler

A school teacher was sentenced to one year in prison for likening Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Adolf Hitler.

Longest Serving Female Inmate in US Released from Prison

Betty 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 Strike

PA 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 Orthodox Jewish American Detained in Bolivia

The 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 Abduction

Terrorists inside Israeli jails planned an abduction that would bring about their own freedom.

Gross: 'It's 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."

Official: Cuba Willing to Negotiate Release of Alan Gross

Cuban authorities may be ready to negotiate the status of jailed American Alan Gross, a senior Cuban official said.

Arab MK Treats Hunger-Striking Prisoner Who Collapsed in Court

MK Ahmed Tibi treated an Arab prisoner who went on a hunger strike 66 days ago after he collapsed in court.

Solidarity Riot for Hunger Strike Prisoners at Ofer Prison

Palestinian Authority Arabs rioted outside Ofer Military Prison on Wednesday over two prisoners whose hunger strike entered a 65th day.

Arrest Warrant Against Lebanese Man Accused of Contacting Israel

Military judge issued arrest warrant for Lebanese man accused of providing information regarding missing Israeli soldier, Ron Arad.

Shin Bet Foils Another Hamas Kidnapping Plot

Imprisoned Hamas terrorist was revealed to be plotting and instructing the kidnapping of Israeli soldiers.

Nevada Prison Trying to Force Non-Kosher Food Diet

A 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 Bus

Two fire-related incidents involving Arab security prisoners took place Thursday morning

Amir May Once Again be Totally Isolated from Other Prisoners

The Prisons Service is seeking to ban Yigal Amir from continuing in study sessions, isolating him from all contact with fellow prisoners.