News for Israel Prisons Service IPS not able to absorb any more security prisonersIsrael Prison Services said that, unless they receive more soldiers to staff prisons, they will not be able to accept more prisoners. Ofra Klinger appointed to head Prisons ServiceKlinger is the second woman to head the organization and the first who came up through its ranks. Police Top Brass Meet Canceled Due to TensionsInternal Security Minister will announce the new commissioners of police and Prisons Service in coming days. Israel Releases Hunger-Striking TerroristWell-known Islamic Jihad leader released after staging hunger strike campaign through world media. PA Says Israel, Not Suicide, Behind Inmate's DeathJaabari hanged himself in a bathroom at Eshel prison in Be'ersheva and died en route to hospital,says Israel. Terrorists' Plan to Escape Prison FoiledIsraeli Prisons Service discovers terrorist prisoners dug a tunnel underneath the bathroom as part of a plan to escape. 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. Israel to Give 4 Million to Ex-Agent’s FamilyFour million shekels compensation to family of ex-Mossad agent Ben Zygier, who died in jail. No One will be Tried in Zygier DeathState Attorney received report of inquiry into ex-Mossad agent's death, sees no reason to file charges. |
