administrative detention

Defense Minister clarifies: No administrative detentions

Defense Minister Israel Katz, lawmakers clash over administrative detentions of Jews.

New Shin Bet chief makes first significant proposal

Shin Bet chief David Zini suggests use of electronic ankle monitors for Jewish suspects in Judea and Samaria, but stresses such a move would require legislative changes.

Defense Minister cancels warrants against Yesha residents

Defense Minister cites release of terrorists in hostage deal in decision to free 5 Judea and Samaria residents to their homes. 'Better for the families of Jewish settlers to be happy than for the families of released terrorists.'

Defense Minister:

No change in administrative detention policy

Defense Minister Israel Katz denies changing his stance on ceasing administrative detention in Judea and Samaria.

Samaria rabbi offers alternative to administrative detention

Rabbi Elyakim Levanon, Rabbi of Samaria, spoke with the Minister of Defense after he announced the cessation of using administrative detention and suggested an alternative.

In Depth:

Administrative detention orders in Judea and Samaria

Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Friday morning that he has decided to stop the use of administrative arrest warrants against Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria. What was this practice, and how will the decision change Israel?

Minister Katz ends administrative detention against settlers

Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Friday morning that he has decided to stop the use of administrative arrest warrants against Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria.

"Children ask every evening - where's Daddy?"

A heated discussion was held in the Constitution Committee on restricting the use of administrative detentions against Israelis.

Jewish administrative detainees launch hunger strike

Attorneys accuse Defense Minister, defense establishment of targeting Jews while releasing terrorists due to 'lack of prison space' after Yitzhar residents arrested over response to murder of 14-year-old Jewish sheperd.

Due to shortage of space:

Terrorists to be released from prisons

100 terrorists held under administrative detention will be released following the Ministry of Finance's refusal to finance additional prison cells.

Administrative detainee:

'It was like Guantanamo Bay'

A Palestinian Arab prisoner claims that he was subject to severe degradation and abuse by Israeli forces while in administrative detention. The Israeli forces claim to be investigating his complaint.

Gesture for Ramadan?

Dozens of Palestinian Arab detainees released

Dozens of Palestinian Arabs being held under administrative detentions unexpectedly released from Ofer prison. IDF and Shin Bet: This is due to the shortage of room in the prisons.

Samaria activist given three more months detention

Ariel Danino, who coordinated civilian reports of alleged Palestinian Authority terrorism, was supposed to be released from administrative detention after 4 months. Instead, he will remain in prison for another 3 months.

Gallant orders administrative detention for Binyamin resident

A short while before a court could rule on the detention of an Israeli man, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant ordered him arrested without trial

Parents of detainee recount:

'They put him in prison for four months while we waited'

The parents of a young man released from administrative detention to a school in Eli tell of what the arrest was like for their son.

4 Jewish suspects appeal administrative detention against them

Supreme Court to hear petition by Jews who have been detained since the anti-Arab riots which followed the deadly attack near Eli.

Palestinian Arab administrative detainees planning hunger strike

Suspected terrorists held under administrative detention preparing protest measures that will increase tensions in prisons.

Shouting match breaks out between Ministers Ben-Gvir and Gallant

The two ministers came clashed over administrative detention warrants. Prime Minister Netanyahu also got involved.

Activist issued administrative warrant just weeks before wedding

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant signed warrants for three activists, raising the number of administrative detainees to eight.

Protest near home of the Shin Bet Rabbi

Protesters are demanding the rabbi influence the ISA to end the use of administrative detentions against 'hilltop youth.'

Man detained after complaining about administrative arrests

Resident of central Israel says he was detained for hours after protesting about administrative arrest warrants against right-wingers.

Detainees' families up fight:

'The US wants victims so our son is a victim without trial'

Families of terror victims' friends who are in administrative detention call on government members to boycott votes.

Ta'al MK:

'No administrative detention for Jews or Arabs'

Ta'al MK Ahmed Tibi calls for an end to administrative detentions for anyone - Palestinian or Israeli.

Shin Bet calls for administrative detention of rioters

Wave of Israeli riots against Palestinian Arab cities prompts Shin Bet to ask the Defense Minister to have those involve arrested.

Ben-Gvir: 'AG opposing administrative arrests is irresponsible'

Itamar Ben-Gvir denounced the opposition of the Attorney General to the use of administrative detention against heads of crime families.

Defense Minister extends Jewish man's administrative detention

Administrative detention extended hours before Yitzhar resident was scheduled to be released. Detainee's wedding next month forced back.

Administrative detention:

MKs withdraw signatures on criticism of Defense Minister

12 of 50 MKs who demanded release of Huwara riot suspects accept Defense Minister Gallant's explanation and accept his decision.

Appeal to Defense Minister:

'Permit Jewish minor to attend his brother's brit milah'

17-year-old Tzadok Hacohen is under administrative arrest in connection with Huwara riots.

Defense Minister to coalition:

Jews arrested after Huwara incident posed a danger to lives

After 50 coalition MKs demand release of Jews, Gallant justifies use of administrative detention.

Political source:

Detention of Huwara suspects due to US, EU pressure

Defense Minister ordered 2 suspects held under administrative detention minutes after court ordered them released for lack of evidence.

Court shortens administrative detention of Huwara suspects

Defense Minister had ordered the 2 suspects to be held for 4 months minutes after the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court ordered them released.

'A treat for the Americans'

Four Jews are in administrative detention, a 30-year record

Atty. Adi Keidar tells INN that his clients are being punished and detained without trial and without any ability to defend themselves.

Shaked revokes terrorist's residency

Salah Hamouri, a PFLP terrorist, is set to be released from administrative detention - and will be removed to France.

Administrative detainee's parents send letter to Gantz

Elhai Carmeli was was arrested last week on suspicion of attacking an IDF officer and a Palestinian

Did Israel cave?

Hunger striking terrorist to be released

Israeli officials say that Khalil Awawdeh has pledged in writing that he would not return to terrorist activity.

Arabs, Jews demonstrate in support of hunger striking terrorist

The demonstrators declare that they will not abandon the prisoners, demand that administrative detentions be abolished.

Lebanese reporter visits hunger striking terrorist

Khalil Awawdeh has been on hunger strike for 177 days in protest of his administrative detention by Israel.

Israel freezes detention of hunger striking terrorist

IDF Central Command freezes administrative detention of Khalil Awawdeh, whose release Islamic Jihad demanded as condition for Gaza truce.

Gantz signs administrative detention order against Samaria man

Honenu: Jews are being slaughtered in the streets, and the Defense Minister is working with organizations of the extreme left.

Administrative detention order for ISIS-affiliated Israeli Arab

Defense Minister Gantz signs off on administrative detention of ISIS-affiliated terrorist.

Israel caves, detained terrorist to end hunger strike

Following threats from Gaza, Israel agrees not to extend detention of Hisham Abu Hawash. He, in turn, will end his 141-day hunger strike.

Administrative arrest warrant against suspected Lod shooter

Defense Minister Gantz takes unusual step, signs administrative detention order for Israeli Arab suspected of shooting Jew in Lod.

Jewish youth detained by Shin Bet minutes after release by court

19-year-old Elia Ben-David arrested in order signed by DM Bennett. His lawyer: "Law enforcement has reached a new low."

PA researcher: 450 Arabs are under administrative detention

PA researcher: 85 percent of the prisoners held in Israel under administrative detention are terrorists who have been arrested in the past.

Israel releases PFLP terrorist

Israel reportedly releases Salah Hamouri who was convicted of planning to arrest former Chief Rabbi.

Israel frees terrorist clown

Clown who is also a member of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine released after 20 months in administrative detention.

PA lawmaker detained for six months

Palestinian Arab lawmaker Khalida Jarrar, a member of the PFLP terrorist group, given six-month administrative detention order.

'They overturned beds and came out empty-handed'

Mother of Elia Nativ of Yitzhar, in administrative detention: 'They banged on the door, went through the closets; we were in total shock'.

'Administrative detention periods for minors to be reduced'

Says deputy AG Nizri during discussion on Anti-Terrorism Law, dealing with restraining orders and administrative detentions inside Israel.

250 girls sign petition to GOC Central Command

Primary school girls tell IDF commander: 'Busy yourself with fighting our Arab enemies, and leave good Jews alone.'

Hamas terror suspect sent to administrative detention

IDF orders administrative detention for Palestinian Arab journalist and Hamas member Mohammed al-Qiq.

Terrorist sets conditions for ending hunger strike

PFLP terrorist who is under administrative detention demands that his detention be shortened as a precondition to end a hunger strike.

Will US government help detained teenager?

Mother of young boy barred from parents home who spent weekend in police custody appeals to US embassy for help

Father demands Liberman cancel son's detention order

Father of 15-year-old who received administrative orders appeals to new Defense Minister for compassion.

Activist Meir Ettinger released 10 months later

Ettinger finally goes home after being held in isolation since August 3 - but the administrative orders aren't done yet.

Activist Meir Ettinger to be freed on Wednesday

Grandson of Rabbi Meir Kahane to be freed after eight months in administrative detention - but the administrative orders aren't over.

'Rabin let me out for a brit, Bibi won't let Ettinger out'

Nationalist activist Marzel recalls how leftist Labor govt. let him out of administrative arrest, but 'wicked Likud govt. won't.'

Chief Rabbi appeals to release Meir Ettinger for son's brit

Responding to letter by Jewish administrative detainee's wife, Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi David Lau appeals to Israel Prison Service.

Dep Attorney General: Administrative detention saves lives

Deputy Attorney General Raz Nazri reveals at the IBA conference that after Duma, two arson attempts on Arab homes occurred.

Meir Ettinger's draconian detention gets extended

Court approves administrative detention order; lawyer: 'the authorities don't like his positions, tomorrow they won't like mine or yours.'