Israel Prison Service

Terrorist who murdered Rabbi Binyamin Kahane to remain in prison

Parole Board rejects request for terrorist Nasser Abu Khamid, who killed seven Israelis, to be released early on 'humanitarian grounds.'

Rabbi Binyamin Kahane's killer:

Hearing today on early release of murderer

Families of victims make statements prior to hearing. "Childhood experiences lost in one moment of evil."

Prisons Service weighs early release for terrorist mass-murderer

Abu Khamid received 7 life sentences including for the murders of Rabbi Binyamin Ze'ev Kahane and his wife.

Religious prisoners take part in unique activity

The activity, part of a larger program for the inmates, included a virtual tour of Auschwitz.

Prisons Service

Following Prison 'Pimping scandal:' Conclusions drawn

A joint team will be established to examine the nature of army service for male and female soldiers assigned to the prison system.

MKs to resume visits to security prisoners

Govt prepares new outline to protect prisoners' rights.

Terrorist won't get free nose job

Prisons Service says it will fund only necessary medical treatments, female terrorist won't get free nose job.

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Attempt to smuggle phones to terrorists in prison thwarted

Family of security prisoner no longer allowed to visit prison after attempting to smuggle phones to terrorists in prison.

Policeman who stopped terrorist protests funding for her surgery

Should public money be spent on elective treatment for would-be murderers?

Terrorist to get a free nose job?

Policeman injured by female terrorist: 'I don't understand how a terrorist gets a degree and cosmetic treatment.'

Did the Israeli Prisons Service forge an intelligence document?

Confirmation that a document submitted to the commission of inquiry will only compound the IPS' disgrace.

Prison intelligence officer fired over 'pimping scandal'

Former Gilboa Prison intelligence officer fired over claims female guards handed over to security prisoners "to keep them happy.'

IDF to re-examine allowing compulsory service in Prison Service

Following expose on pimping of female soldiers in prisons, IDF, Defense Min., re-examine mandatory service in units outside IDF's own.

Israeli court rejects terrorist's demand for free nose job

Terrorist who suffered burns while carrying out terror attack demands Israel Prisons Service pay for nose reconstruction surgery.

IPS Chief: I won't be a scapegoat, won't resign

Prison Services head Katy Perry says she expects head of Gilboa Prison to resign after 6 terrorists escaped.

Prisons Chief: I won't resign

"I'll continue to lead through this difficult time," writes Kati Perry, appointed just 10 months ago.

Canteen stipends for terrorists - thanks to the Prisons Service

Israel Prisons Service, Postal Bank, sign contract allowing Palestinian Authority to transfer money to terrorists for canteen purchases.

Watchdog: Jailed terrorists enjoy a variety of TV channels

'Shameful that terrorists receive lavish benefits paid for by the Israeli taxpayer,' watchdog Im Tirtzu says.

Jailed Arab terrorists vaccinated before citizens

20 prisoners, including those convicted of complicity in suicide bombings, were vaccinated against COVID-19 at Shikma prison

Health Minister: We must vaccinate inmates, like it or not

Minister Edelstein says Prison Service will begin to provide vaccines to inmates next week, guidelines must be followed.

No priority vaccination for male Palestinian security prisoners

Female prisoners, staff will take precedence.

Prisons chief to be appointed soon

Internal Security Minister Amir Ohana to hold meetings with four candidates

Terrorists can pray in groups, but not Amiram Ben Uliel

Associates of Amiram Ben Uliel say Prison Service discriminates against him by banning him from Yom Kippur minyan.

Court approves restrictions on MKs visiting terrorists in prison

Supreme Court rejects petition against Israel Prison Service policy placing restrictions on MKs' visits to terrorists in prison.

A turmeric-flavored cell phone

Prison Service employees discover phones - hidden in boxes of spices.

Security detainees isolated by new prison directives

New prison directives suspending visits cut off security detainees without phone privileges from all contact with the outside world.

Prison guard contracts coronavirus

82 Israelis have now been diagnosed with the coronavirus.

Israeli prison guard arrested for smuggling phones to terrorists

Prison guard arrested on suspicion he helped smuggle cellular phones in to jailed Fatah terrorists serving time in an Israeli prison.

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Terrorists will not be allowed to be photographed in jail

Israel Prison Service toughens procedures on jailed terrorists taking pictures inside the prison.

Stun grenade thrown at home of Prison Service officer

Police search for suspects after shots fired at Prison Service officer's home.

Attempt to smuggle phones into prison foiled

8 phones, dozens of SIM cards seized from truck bringing food for terrorists at Ktzi'ot prison.

Israel allows Hamas terrorists to meet in prison

Terrorists responsible for deadly suicide bombings brought to Ramon Prison for meeting as Hamas prisoners threaten hunger strike.

Watch: Police conduct search operation in Ofer Prison

Three phones were seized in the cells as well as SIM cards and memory cards. The guards also seized improvised spikes.

Smuggling of phones to terrorists in prison prevented

Fatah, PFLP terrorists caught attempting to smuggle 11 cell phones into Opher Prison in their bodies.

ISIS terrorist attacks Israeli prison guard

ISIS-affiliated prisoner attempts to stab guard after feigning illness in Ashkelon prison.

2 suspects arrested for plot to smuggle drugs into prison

Undercover operation nabs suspects attempting to bribe guard to smuggle drugs into prison.

How terrorists smuggle phones into prison

Prison service reveals phenomenon among security prisoners: Arabs seek arrest in order to smuggle forbidden items to imprisoned terrorists.

Jail strike ends, raising concerns of Prison Service white flag

Hamas operatives in Israel report Israel Prison Service administration acquiescence to all demands as hunger strike ends.

Hunger striking terrorists believed to be secretly eating

Israel Prison Service that many of the hunger striking terrorist prisoners stored food in their cells and are secretly eating.

Imprisoned Hamas terrorists begin hunger strike

Prison Service considering force-feeding prisoners engaged in hunger strike over jamming of smuggled cell phones.

Israeli prison guards preparing for kidnappings, terror attacks

After terror attack inside Israeli prison, guards training for possible future attacks as Hamas protests continue.

Ofer Prison negligence leads to premature detainee release

Form reaching wrong hands leads to release of Arab detainee; Acting Prison Commissioner orders commission of inquiry.

Prison guards suspected of trading bribes for favors

Israel Prison Service officers arrested on suspicion of providing inmates with perks in exchange for kickbacks.

Prisons Service mixup sends terrorist to wrong courthouse

Terrorist brought to Be'er Sheva District Court instead of Jerusalem Court; as a result it was decided to cancel hearing at appeals stage.

Jewish terrorist launches hunger strike over prison conditions

Admitted terrorist Yaakov Teitel begins hunger strike after being moved to solitary confinement.

Bomb explodes near home of prison intel officer

Explosive placed in vehicle near officer's home in central Israeli city of Elad. No injuries reported.

Attempt to smuggle NIS 20,000 worth of phones to terrorists

18-year-old Arab caught smuggling thousands of dollars worth of phones to terrorists serving time in Ofer Prison.

Massive crackdown on organized crime amid threats to jailers

Israel's Prison Service calls in special forces amid mafia campaign to terrorize jailers. Scare campaign includes shooting, grenades.

No visits for terrorist children's author

IPS denies visits to murderer of Moshe Tamam for 2 months for writing book while in prison.

Attempt to smuggle cellular phones into prison foiled

Prison Services intelligence foils attempt to smuggle cellular phones into prison, investigates terror connections.

Ahed Tamimi changes story

Speaking at conference of Spanish Communist Party, Tamimi complains about harsh conditions in Israeli prison.

Jerusalem

Pensioners break into PMs office: 'This is war'

Retired police and prison workers protest near PM office decision to grant salary supplement only to IDF career soldiers and pensioners.

Chief Rabbi says more female divorce refusers than male ones

Rabbi Lau says despite narrative, many more males are unable to leave marriages due to recalcitrant wives than the reverse.

Benefits for terrorists in prison - against minister's wishes

Prison service grants benefits to terrorists for Muslim holidays - going against intended policy of Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan.

Female soldier harassed by terrorist - silenced by officials

Guard says she was harassed by jailed terrorist, then silenced by prison authorities who warned her family would be 'sent back to Ethiopia'.

'Why should murderers in prison watch the World Cup?'

Father of terror victim says IPS may decide to ignore Internal Security Minister's directive to stop Hamas members from watching World Cup.

How are Arab terrorists treated in Israeli prisons?

Former prison officer says everything done in prison is coordinated with terrorist prisoners, who receive 'tons of benefits.'

Plot to smuggle cell phones to terrorists uncovered

Employees at canteen company paid thousands of shekels per device to smuggle phones to terrorists in drink containers.

Rivlin examining 'special pardon' for 70th Independence day

President visits prisons, rehabilitation facilities. 'The power to pardon is a great privilege, but it is also a heavy responsibility.'

Olmert in trouble again

Justice Ministry to investigate former PM for writing book containing classified information while in prison.