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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.

Murder of Prison Service officer, Yochai Avni, solved

Military prosecution submits a statement of prosecution against a Palestinian Arab in his 20s, suspected of murdering Prisons Service officer, Yochai Avni, about six weeks ago in Giv'on Hahadasha.

Illegal resident arrested for murder of Prisoner Services officer

Several days after brutal murder, police arrest illegal resident, affiliated with Hamas, but still have no motive.

Dramatic development Prison Service warden murder investigation

Dramatic development in the murder investigation of Yochai Avni, Prison Service warden; police imposed a gag order on the case.

Fallen IPS warden laid to rest:

'He fought until the last moment'

Yochai Avni, who was found murdered in his apartment earlier this week, remembered as beloved family man who loved the land and to photograph nature.

Murdered correctional officer identified

Yochai Avni, a dog handler in the Prisons Service, is the Prisons Service officer who was found dead in his apartment after it was set on fire in Giv'on Hahadasha. The police are investigating a suspicion of murder.

Suspected murder

Israel Prison Service member found stabbed in burning building

Firefighters arrived at a burning building in Giv'on in the Binyamin Region and found the 40-year-old man unconscious with stab wounds. A MDA team declared him dead at the scene.

Overcrowded prisons?

Shin Bet against the early release of a Jew who attacked an Arab

Overcrowded prisons? Shin Bet against the early release of a Jew who is serving 15 months in prison after attacking an Arab during Operation Guardian of the Walls.

IPS reveals:

Shin Bet and IDF released director of Shifa Hospital

Officials and agencies across the board denied responsibility for the release of Muhammed Abu Salmiya from detention and blamed each other for the failure.

Israel Prison Service shows Shifa director's cell

The Israel Prison Service, in a rare departure from the norm, has published footage of the cell where the director of the Shifa Hospital was held.

Due to Prison Overcrowding:

IDF cancels arrests in Judea and Samaria

Security bodies are prioritizing arrests and releasing terrorists with 'low risk' to make room in the prisons.

IDF sending noncombat soldiers to guard Hamas terrorists

Soldiers without combat training or any experience working together are being used due to lack of cohesive prison force.

IPS turned away female soldiers allocated to guard terrorists

The IDF allocated over 70 female soldiers to the Israel Prison Service to guard terrorists, but due to past incidents of harassment by terrorists, the organization refused to assign them where they would come into contact with terrorists.

Ben-Gvir:

'There's no such thing as not attending events'

At a ceremony held today (Monday) at the Ministry of National Security, Kobi Yaakobi was appointed as Commissioner of the Israel Prison Service (IPS).

Prisons Service:

Hamas terrorists spread scabies to other security prisoners

Israel Prisons Service says Hamas prisoners arrested within Gaza brought scabies with them, spreading it to other security prisoners.

Elad terrorists' sentencing postponed for security reasons

The sentencing date for the terrorists, who killed four Israelis in Elad using axes, was postponed three times because the Israel Prison Service refuses to bring them to court.

Masada Unit commander to light security forces' bonfire this year

Minister Miri Regev has decided that the commander of the Israel Prison Service Masada Unit will represent the security forces this year at the Independence Day firelighting ceremony.

Ben-Gvir opposes visits to captured Hamas terrorists

Minister Ben-Gvir to the Prime Minister: 'The British probably did not internalize that the mandate has ended - their demand for an inspector's visit is an infringement on state sovereignty'.

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.

State Comptroller:

Female soldiers assigned to guard terrorists are at risk of abuse

State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman warns that the female soldiers assigned to guard captured terrorists are likely to suffer sexual abuse. 'The writing is clearly on the wall.'

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.

Israeli Bedouin who joined Hamas dies in prison

Juma'ah Abu Genima crossed into Gaza in 2016 and joined Hamas. In December he was arrested when he attempted to return to Israel.

Ben-Gvir refuses Turkish request to visit prisoners

The National Security Minister has refused to approve a request by Turkey to visit its citizens in Israeli prisons. 'First pressure Hamas to allow us to visit the hostages.'

Netanyahu orders:

Prepare more jail cells for terrorists

Netanyahu instructed the Finance, Defense, and National Security Ministries to urgently prepare thousands of places of confinement for new detainees and prisoners.

Ben Gvir:

'We are going back to the same misconception'

National Security Min. Itamar Ben Gvir tells Arutz Sheva: 'Prime Minister is nearing the moment when he will have to make a decision, whether he is following Gantz's path or that of Otzma Yehudit.'

Ben-Gvir:

'The ISA thinks we live in Switzerland'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir denounced plans to release a group of Palestinian administrative detainees.

Senior terrorist served meat, guard to be charged

Senior terrorist figure Marwan Barghouti was given meat over Shabbat, in violation of orders that terrorists only be served vegetarian meals.

Arab prisoner attempts to strangle female guard

Arab prisoner attempts to strangle female prison guard, additional guards jump to her rescue, free her from the attacker.

Rice, beans, and bread:

Senior terrorist complains about prison conditions

Marwan Barghouti sent a complaint to the court complaining about his conditions including the food and cell.

National Security Min. orders: Change Nukhba terrorists' menu

Min. Ben Gvir: 'Our hostages in Gaza are suffering from hunger, Hamas' Nukhba terrorists can receive minimum we're obligated to give them.'

Ben-Gvir taps Kobi Yaakobi as acting IPS commissioner

Deputy Commissioner Yaakobi currently serves as the minister's security secretary and has served in various positions in the police.

Prison Service Commissioner seeks to remain until end of war

Israel Prisons Service Commissioner Katy Perry tells National Security Minister she no longer intends to retire in January.