Israel Prison Service

Supreme Court orders IPS to provide extra food to terrorists

The Supreme Court ruled that the Israel Prison Service must ensure every inmate can receive additional food upon request, and ordered periodic weigh-ins for all security prisoners.

Ben-Gvir:

Prison Service has already begun building death-row facility

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir told Arutz Sheva that the Israel Prison Service is already constructing the facility to execute terrorists under the recently passed law.

Undercover boss

Ben-Gvir dresses as prison guard in surprise visit

Disguised as a guard, Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir inspected a central prison, praised reforms, and announced plans to revise strip search procedures.

Working dog units hold professional development session

The Israel Dog Unit met with Israel Prison Service handlers to share field-tested techniques for greater professional development between the two forces.

The punishment for prisoners who express support for Iran

Criminal prisoners who express support for Iran to be classed as security prisoners under new Prison Service decision.

The law that saved 600 million shekels

During a meeting with soldiers from the Nahshon Unit, MK Simcha Rothman presented the Visual Conferencing Law, which served as a temporary provision during the war and saved approximately 600 million shekels.

Police Investigations Dept.:

Prison Commissioner must be prosecuted

Government legal advisor and state attorney are considering filing charges against Prison Service commissioner on suspicion of misconduct in office, subject to a hearing.

Prison Service prepares to implement death penalty for terrorists

The Israel Prison Service has begun preparing to implement the death penalty law for terrorists: a hanging facility, volunteer teams, and executions to be carried out within 90 days of a final verdict.

Ben-Gvir:

Shin Bet Chief said terrorists are afraid to go to jail

National Security Minister claims terrorists 'don't carry out attacks because Ben-Gvir's jails are hell for them.'

Israel Dog Unit hosts IPS dog handlers

Israel Prison Service dog handlers came to Samaria this week for a tour of the IDU base and a demonstration of the working dogs' capabilities.

Following Arutz Sheva report:

Tel Aviv University bans controversial conference

Hadash Student Organization conference focusing on severe allegations against the Prisons Service to be held off-campus following Arutz Sheva reporting.

Released terrorist in tears describing Israeli prison

A terrorist released from an Israeli prison described 'great humiliation' in prison since the October 7th massacre.

Police failure leads to release of 26 illegal aliens

The Israel Police and the Prison Service failed to bring the defendants to their remand hearing, forcing the court to release them due to a procedural lapse.

Ben-Gvir's Alligator Alcatraz

Prison Service officers visit Hamat Gader crocodile farm

IPS officers visited the Hamat Gader crocodile farm to observe and learn about crocodile keeping, to examine the possibility of creating a prison surrounded by the reptiles to keep terrorists in.

Security prison

IPS thwarts transfer of prohibited messages via lawyer

During a Palestinian Arab lawyer's visit to a terrorist, documents with messages and demands for peace from other prisoners were seized. The lawyer was arrested and interrogated.

Following intelligence:

Prison Service moves terrorist to solitary confinement

Israel Prison Service moves high-profile terrorist Mahmiud Atallah to solitary confinement following intelligence reports.

Prison Service Commissioner issues severe warning

Prison Service Commissioner warns there are terrorists who have lost hope of ever being released and who could create unrest in prisons.

During prison visit

Ben-Gvir to illegal migrants: 'I care for our girls'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited illegal migrants being held in a central Israel prison.

New Prison Service unit to target violence against women

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir today toured the Misgav Unit, which conducts real-time technological monitoring of men assessed as dangerous.

Prison Services:

'Red Cross visit would breach state security'

'Entry of Red Cross representatives into prisons carries a real risk of harming state and prison security,' says head of Intelligence at the Israeli Prison Service, Eli Cohen.

Danger within prison cells:

Nukhba terrorists are producing weapons in prison cells

Photos from Nukhba terrorists’ prison cells reveal ongoing threats to guards and security forces. This is what Force 100 had to deal with.

'Deterrence Works':

How Ofer Prison creates deterrence against security prisoners

Lieutenant Colonel Vadim Goldstein, commander of Ofer Prison, describes the daily and complex handling of terrorists and explains how deterrence is created against them.

Ben-Gvir:

'Terrorists will continue to receive absolute minimum conditions'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir defended the treatment of security prisoners despite allegations that it made Hamas abuse the hostages.

Released prisoner claims rations were two slices of bread a day

Released inmate Naji al-Jaafari said that in Israeli prison, he was given nothing to eat but two slices of bread a day.

Prisoner who attacked guard removed from release list

A prisoner who was due to be released under the hostage deal attacked a prison guard at Ketziot and was removed from the list of those to be set free.

Terrorist scheduled for release assaults prison guard

A terrorist prisoner scheduled for release in the hostage deal attacked an Israel Prison Service guard today while in the identification line that prisoners go through at Ketziot Prison.

Bar Mitzvah behind bars

A special Bar Mitzvah celebration was held on the eve of Yom Kippur at Rimonim Prison for fifteen incarcerated teenagers.

IPS warns:

Red Cross prison visits harm national security

At a heated Knesset debate, MKs urged blocking Red Cross access to terror prisoners, citing bias and security risks, until the group ensures visits to Israeli hostages in Gaza.

‘Guantanamo’

Supreme Court lashes out at Ben-Gvir over prison conditions

In a closed Supreme Court hearing, justices sharply criticized the state over Minister Ben-Gvir’s decision to bar Red Cross visits to imprisoned Hamas terrorists, warning of global damage.

Ben-Gvir confronts Barghouti:

'Whoever murders our children, we will obliterate them'

National Security Minister Ben-Gvir visited Gannot Prison, where he confronted arch-terrorist Marwan Barghouti, declaring that Israel will not be defeated by murderers.

No name tags:

Prison holding the most vicious Hamas terrorists

Dozens of the most brutal Hamas and Hezbollah terrorists are held under tight security protocols in a heavily secured underground facility within Ayalon Prison.

Watch:

Jailers raid cells of prisoners who celebrated Iranian attack

Members of the eilite Massada Unit raided the cells of Arab prisoners who celebrated as Iranian missiles rained down on Israel.

Israel Prison Service unveils tactical skirt for religious guards

The Israel Prison Service has launched a new tactical skirt for religious female prison guards.

Shin Bet:

Harsh prison conditions help curb terror in Judea and Samaria

Security officials attribute the sharp decline in attacks to a combination of targeted counterterror operations and stricter incarceration policies implemented under National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

Prisoner accidentally set free early

Prisoner in northern Israel accidentally released early, returned to prison; regional commander demands inquiry.

Released terrorist admits:

'Before Ben-Gvir, prison was like summer camp'

A terrorist who was released in the recent hostage deal described prison before Ben-Gvir became National Security Minister: 'It was as if we were one family.'

Lawyer tries to smuggle phone, found carrying a weapon

Prison Service soldiers catch a Palestinian Arab lawyer trying to smuggle a cell phone to his imprisoned brother, investigation finds he is carrying a weapon and indictment is filed against him.

Judaism behind bars:

Ukraine's Prison Rabbi meets Chief Rabbi of Israel Prison Service

Rabbi Yonatan Markovitch, Chief Rabbi of Kyiv and the Chief Rabbi of Ukraine's Prison System, met with his Israeli counterpart, Chief Prison Rabbi Eyal Salman, to foster collaboration and discuss halachic issues concerning inmates.

Video of destruction in Gaza to be shown to released terrorists

IDF and Israel Prison Service preparing for the release of terrorists on Saturday as part of the hostage deal, and they will be shown a video depicting the extent of the destruction in the Gaza Strip.

Parting Words:

Israel Prison Service's wristbands for released terrorists

The wristband bears an ominous message in both Hebrew and Arabic that 'the eternal nation does not forget.'

Israel frees 90 terrorists in exchange for three hostages

Israel frees 90 terrorists in exchange for the three hostages who were freed from Hamas captivity. 78 of the terrorists will be released to the areas of Judea and Samaria, and 12 to eastern Jerusalem.

'Operation Way of the Land'

Israel Prison Service prepares to release thousands of terrorists

The Ofir and Shikma detention facilities have begun preparations to receive terrorists who are expected to be released following the lists that will be given to the IPS.

Special footage:

A tour of the high-security wing that holds the worst terrorists

Arutz Sheva got to take a behind-the-scenes look at the Rakefet Wing which holds the Nukhba Force terrorists who committed the October 7th Massacre and members of Hezbollah's Radwan Force.

New suspicions against Ben-Gvir and Prison Service officials

An investigation into associates of Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has unveiled alleged potential misdoings by senior law enforcement officers.

Israel Prison Service ends use of draft soldiers

The Israeli Prison Service has completely eliminated the use of soldiers in conscript service as correctional staff.

Messages to terrorists' families found on prisoners' feet

Inscriptions found on the bodies of prisoners before their release consisted of messages suspected of being intended for the family members of other prisoners.

Israel Prison Service official to be investigated under warning

The investigation of senior prison officers, who were arrested and interrogated, is set to continue today. More individuals are expected to be summoned to provide open testimonies as part of the case.

Ben Gvir: He has my support

Israel Prison Service chief Kobi Yaakobi interrogated

The Israel Prison Service senior official who was investigated on suspicion of interfering with an investigation process and breach of trust is Commissioner Kobi Yaakobi.

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu:

'Attorney General trying to fabricate case against me'

'Attorney General on a witch hunt to bring down government,' says Ben Gvir, following arrest of senior Shin Bet officer and police officers suspected of bribery and breach of trust.

Ben-Gvir: 'A line was crossed'

Senior IPS official, senior police officers investigated

The Police Internal Investigations Department investigated two senior police officers for unethical conduct and a senior Israel Prisons Service official for obstruction of justice and breach of trust. Ben-Gvir: 'This is a coup.'

Shin Bet opposes Tibi visit to archterrorist Marwan Barghouti

Adalah Center NGO blasts the opinions submitted by the Shin Bet and the Israel Prison Service against granting MK Ahmed Tibi permission to visit terrorist Marwan Barghouti in prison.

IPS chief:

'Prisons with Nuhkba terrorists another front in the war'

Israel Prison Service Chief Kobi Yaakobi participates in discussion at the Knesset National Security Committee on the issue of the Hamas Nuhkba Force terrorists who are imprisoned in Israel.

'Held in unreasonable conditions'

Noose found in Prime Minister's Office spokesman's jail cell

Prime Minister's Office Spokesman Eli Feldstein, who was arrested for allegedly leaking classified documents, was moved to a closely supervised cell to prevent suicide after a noose was found in his cell.

In a loaf of bread:

Attempt to smuggle cigarettes to isolated prisoner fails

Staffer at the Carmel Prison notices prisoner acting strangely, discovers cigarettes hidden in a loaf of sliced bread.

Terrorist alleges medical negligence against Prison Service

Jalal Shahid Mohammed Sharonah, who was neutralized during a terror attack on the town of Negohot in 2018, claims Israeli forces provided him with negligent medical care while he was in custody.

Prison Service:

Lawyer tried to smuggle hidden messages to terrorists

Lawyer detained by police on suspicion that she tried to smuggle hidden messages to terrorists in prisons in northern Israel.

Ganot Prison:

Dangerous items found concealed behind shower wall

Dangerous items stored in two bags were to be used in harming prison staff, report says.

Military Prosecution:

Murder of Prisons Service officer was a terror attack

Murder of Prisons Service officer Yochai Avni was motivated by nationalist motives, investigation shows.

Man who murdered prison guard fails polygraph test

The Palestinian arrested for murdering Israel Prison Service dog handler Yochai Avni was found to be lying on a recent test.

Network smuggling SIM cards to prisoners uncovered

Prisoner in central Israel caught with large number of SIM cards in his cell; additional calling cards, weapon, and funds found in home of affiliated woman.