Israel Prison Service

PA: 80% of hunger strikers' demands were met

PA official claims Israel agreed to 80 percent of the demands of hunger striking terrorists.

Hunger-striking terrorists demand more TV

Hunger strikers demand access to minimum of 20 television channels and access to free university education.

Watch: 'Metzada' unit prepares for prison riot

Public Security Minister visits elite prison service unit to witness how they train for every eventuality during terrorist hunger strike.

First same-sex conjugal visit approved by Israel Prison Service

Court accepts prisoner's claim that initial rejection of conjugal visit stemmed from discrimination because he is a homosexual.

700 terrorists begin hunger strike

Marwan Barghouti leads hunger strike, most of the hunger-striking terrorists belong to Fatah, some are Hamas and 'lone wolf' terrorists.

Israeli prisons prepare for terrorist hunger strike

Hunger strike led by terrorist murderer Marwan Barghouti to begin tonight. 'Strike motivated by Barghouti's campaign for PA leadership.'

Hamas terrorists attack prison guards

In two separate incidents, Hamas terrorists attack prison guards with a screwdriver.

Former president Moshe Katsav released from jail

Former president Moshe Katsav was released from jail, after the state did not appeal the Parole Board's decision to release him.

Rabbi Pinto to be released early for health reasons

Parole board decides to release Rabbi Pinto due to his precarious health situation and his expressing regret for his actions.

Police to compensate Temple Mount activist for illegal search

Benzi Gopstein, head of Lehava organization and two activists will receive 30000 NIS from police due to illegal search performed on them.

Olmert asks for early release

Former Prime Minister submits application to the Prison Service asking for a reduction of his sentence in the Holyland affair.

'Olmert is taking advantage of the law to get unlimited visits'

Prison service changes its guidelines after claiming former PM Ehud Olmert is 'taking advantage of law allowing unlimited lawyer visits.'

Meir Ettinger: Prison guard is abusing me

Ettinger’s lawyer calls to suspend officer for ‘harsh abuse’ including false complaints. Prison response: Ettinger threatened to kill guard.

Ex-president Moshe Katzav put on prison suicide watch

After being denied parole, concerns over former president Katzav's emotional state prompt 24-hour suicide watch.

Police use fake prison, attacks to scare Jewish suspects

Israel Prison Service uses Acre Prison for mind games. Jewish suspects forced to watch 'stabbing,' not knowing it's fake.

Prison service can't absorb any more security prisoners

Israel Prison Services said that, unless they receive more soldiers to staff prisons, they will not be able to accept more prisoners.

Hunger-striking Hamas terrorist's health failing

Mohammed al-Qiq's wife says if her husband loses consciousness, she believes doctors in Israeli prison will force-feed him.

State Attorney refusing court order to free Duma suspect?

Honenu legal aid group says parents of suspect told by prison they got 'order from above' to breach court order, in 'illegal arrest.'

New low: Duma suspects being denied clean underwear

Attorney reveals prison breaches court order, preventing suspect's wife from bringing him underwear in 'simple abuse.'

Ofra Klinger appointed to head Prisons Service

Klinger is the second woman to head the organization and the first who came up through its ranks.

Convicted murderer escapes, captured shortly afterwards

Yaron Sankar, who was convicted of two murders, escapes hospitalization, but is caught two hours later.

How Much Did Israel Pay for Hunger Striker's Hospital Stay?

With two hospital stays in nearly a month, Mohammad Allan has cost Israel close to $26,000.

Police Top Brass Meet Canceled Due to Internal Tensions

Internal Security Minister will announce the new commissioners of police and Prisons Service in coming days.

Sexual Abuse Rabbi is 'Cursing' Prison Guards

Guards complain after Rabbi Ezra Sheinberg - in detention over case on sexual abuse of 11 women - places a 'kfeida' curse on them.

Israel Releases Hunger-Striking Terrorist

Well-known Islamic Jihad leader released after staging hunger strike campaign through world media.

Report: Prisoners Planning Hunger Strike for More TV Channels

Israel Prison Service on alert for strike being planned for July; prisoners to demand more TV channels, canteen budget.

'Jewish Terrorist' to be Released After 13 Years

Committee decides to release Shlomi Dvir, last jailed member of 'Bat Ayin Underground' which planned revenge attacks against Arabs.

Erdan's Plans: Revamp the Israel Police, Fight BDS

Details of agreement between PM and Internal Security, Strategic Affairs Min. Gilad Erdan emerge. Erdan: this is a challenge, opportunity.

PA Terrorist Murdered Two Israelis, Completes Master's in Jail

Maslama Thabet, who murdered 2 Israelis, receives degree in Israeli Studies from Al-Quds Open University.

Barghouti Sentenced to Solitary Confinement for Incitement

Smuggled letter calling for 'armed resistance' earns arch-terrorist one week of solitary confinement.

PA Says Israel, Not Suicide, Behind Inmate's Death

Jaabari hanged himself in a bathroom at Eshel prison in Be'ersheva and died en route to hospital,says Israel.

Terrorists Tried to Dig Their Way Out of Jail

Islamic Jihad terrorists in a prison in northern Israel tried to dig their way out, officials said.

Prison Official Reveals Fear Drives Jailed Terrorist Perks

Former prison service head reveals terrorists given TVs, libraries, no overcrowding - out of fear of riots.

'Harsh' Prison Conditions for Terrorists? No World Cup on TV

Prison Services officials reveal 'harsh' conditions may include no TV in cells, binge food buying or free newspapers.

Security Forces Foil Terrorists' Plan to Escape Prison

Israeli Prisons Service discovers terrorist prisoners dug a tunnel underneath the bathroom as part of a plan to escape.

Prisons Service Expects Olmert 'Headache'

Former Prisons Service officer says a special wing may have to be built for Olmert, who possesses state secrets.

'Escape Cache' Found in US Shooter's Israeli Prison Cell

US murderer Samuel Sheinbein found to be hoarding guard uniforms, administrative keys, ammunition in secret stash in cell.

Anat Kam to Go Free for 'Good Behavior'

Anat Kam, the IDF secretary who stole more than 2,000 classified documents, is to be released from prison within the next ten days

Prisoner Caught after 13-Year 'Furlough'

Mahmoud Sharaf, a murderer and robber, was let out of jail for a furlough in 2000 and never came back.

List of Terrorists to be Released Made Public

Terrorists who killed Israeli hikers, terrorist who swam from Jordan to Eilat in order to murder are among 26 to be released on Tuesday.

Rabbi Describes Yom Kippur in Prison

Rabbi Yekutiel Vizner describes heart-rending prayers of prisoners.

Israel to Give 4 Million to Ex-Agent’s Family

Four million shekels compensation to family of ex-Mossad agent Ben Zygier, who died in jail.

Hunger Strike Ends for Jordanian Prisoners

Four Jordanian prisoners serving in Israeli penitentiaries ended their hunger strike for "ill treatment and bad conditions."

No One will be Tried in Zygier Death

State Attorney received report of inquiry into ex-Mossad agent's death, sees no reason to file charges.

Terrorist's Funeral: Violence Appears Limited

Most terror prisoners have stopped their hunger strike. Rioting is mostly near dead prisoner's village.

Court Dumps Blame for Prisoner X's Death on Prisons Service

A Rishon Lezion court on Tuesday authorized the release of part of a report on the investigation surrounding the death of Ben Zygier

Israel to Free Hunger-Striking Terrorist

Israeli officials have agreed to release a convicted terrorist from prison early in the face of a 103-day hunger strike.

Prisons to Stop Releasing Illegal Aliens

Prisons have stopped releasing illegal entrants to Israeli cities.

Fires Break Out in Jail Cells, Prisoner Bus

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

Katsav Incarceration a 'Black Day for Israel'

Former Israel Prison Service chief Shlomo Twizer: a former president's imprisonment is a 'black day,' recommends 'kid gloves' for Katsav.