Prison

Police arrest two for prison shootings

Authorities suspect detainees were involved in organized crime syndicate responsible for terrorizing jailers.

Approved: Up to 10 years in prison for weapon theft

According to the new bill, firearm theft will be considered "theft under special circumstances" and punishable by up to ten years in prison.

Attempt to smuggle cellular phones into prison foiled

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

Bill Cosby sentenced to state prison

Comedian Bill Cosby given 3 to 10 years in state prison for sexual assault.

Tunisian Jew barred from getting kosher food in prison

Young Jews in Tunisian prison fasting until he is allowed to receive kosher food.

Do terrorists in Israeli prisons get too much drinking water?

"The fact that security prisoners consume about 50 percent more water is intolerable"," said Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan.

Italians who painted on security barrier released

Italian graffiti artists who painted giant mural of Ahed Tamimi released from prison, have visas to Israel revoked.

Two Italians, one Arab arrested for painting on separation wall

Security forces arrest two Italians and an Arab who painted portrait of Ahed Tamimi on separation wall near Bethlehem.

NY judge sends Former NY State Assembly speaker to prison

​​​​​​​Ex-NY Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver gets 7 years for corruption.

'Certain death' for Tommy Robinson in new prison

Activist Robinson transferred yesterday to Onley Prison with high Muslim majority, known as violent prison. Tens of thousands demonstrate.

Berlin allows tefillin into prisons

Jewish prisoners in Berlin now have permanent access to a pair of tefillin.

Soldier jailed for growing beard

Combat soldier imprisoned for 20 days for growing beard during counting of the Omer. IDF: 'Soldier does not maintain religious lifestyle.'

Hazan assigned security detail following Hamas threats

Knesset officer assigns security to MK, after Hamas threatens him over confrontation with terrorists' families on bus outside prison.

IDF to close its military prisons

IDF to close Army Prisons 6 and 4, open new prison in Bet Lid.

Jerusalem Arab given 17 years in jail for Raanana stabbing

Central District Court charges terrorist with attempted murder, sentences him to 17 years in prison.

Watch: OJ Simpson released from prison

Former NFL superstar released on parole after 9 years in prison for hotel room heist.

Elor Azariya released for Rosh Hashanah

In unusual move, soldier convicted for shooting wounded terrorist to spend holiday with his family, then return to prison.

Jailed soldier uses synagogue roof to escape

Prisoner climbs to roof of synagogue, jumps from roof top to roof top to escape military jail.

Federal judge rules Idaho prisoners must be allowed kosher meals

Judge rules that state’s Department of Correction must provide certified kosher meals for prisoners in all Idaho prisons.

'I don't believe I can redeem myself'

‘Son of Sam’ serial killer says he expects to die in jail, be redeemed by God.

'I am proud of my son'

Elor Azariya's parents speak about their painful feelings following their son's entry into military prison this morning.

Will IDF court delay Azariya's prison term?

Army court hearts request by former IDF Sgt. Elor Azariya to delay his prison sentence while Chief of Staff weighs sentence reduction.

Plot to smuggle phones to terrorists foiled

Guards catch mother of Hamas terrorist attempting to smuggle cell phones to son imprisoned for attempted murder.

Scottish inmates claim to be Jewish to receive better food

Inmates believe kosher prison food superior to regular prison food after seeing episodes of Netflix series 'Orange is the New Black."

Red Cross facilitates money to terrorists

Red Cross provides imprisoned terrorists with ability to appoint power of attorney and receive salaries directly to their bank accounts.

Taxi driver gets 18 months in prison for tax evasion

Taxi driver doesn't report taxes for seven years, gets 18 months in prison.

Terrorists end hunger strike after 40 days

Israeli authorities negotiate with hunger-striking terrorists, agree to allow families to visit twice a month.

Marwan Barghouti punished for NY Times article

The New York Times publishes op-ed written by terrorist leader - without mentioning he's a terrorist.

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.

Passover eve

The tears of prisoners at the seder table

Rabbi of the prison service tells Arutz Sheva about Passover in Israeli prisons. 'We explain to them that man is always in a test.'

Texas prison inmate drops kosher food lawsuit

Inmate drops suit against US prison system after winning right for observant Jewish inmates to receive kosher food.

Israeli Arab sentenced to 2.5 years for running down policeman

Man from northern Israeli village of Abu Snan receives just 2.5 years in jail for intentionally running over police officer.

Attempt to bribe guard to allow smuggling of phones to terrorist

Arab relatives indicted for attempting to bribe guard to allow smuggling of phones to terrorist serving 6 life sentences.

Elor Azariya released for short break

Soldier Elor Azariya released until Sunday under severely limiting conditions, as verdict in trial gets close.

South Dakota Jewish inmate sues over kosher violations

Jewish inmate in a South Dakota prison files lawsuit alleging that he received food that violated his kosher dietary restrictions.

Watch: Masada unit storms Nafha Prison

After receiving intelligence of a planned attack from prison, the Matzada unit rushed to the scene.

'No terrorist will walk free'

Knesset passes law which will allow Israeli authorities to sentence terrorists as young as 12 to prison time.

Shaul family to prevent visit to jailed terrorists

Parents of fallen soldier Oron Shaul are expected to physically block the visitation of families of terrorists at Nafcha Prison.

New York man tried to kill Muslims with X-rays

Eric Feight sentenced to 8 years in prison for trying to build what he thought was a mobile x-ray device to kill Muslims.

IPS Begins Preparations for Olmert Prison Sentence

Israeli Prison Service debating possible locations, whether Olmert can have a cellmate.

Arab Prisoner Threatens 'ISIS Will Conquer Israel'

Arab woman inmate charged for husband's 'honor killing' screams 'I am ISIS' on Yom Kippur in 'joke.'

PA Uses Name Change to Dodge International Criticism

Scheme to retain foreign aid confirmed, after PA spokesman praises move to 'provide political and legal cover.'

Egypt Sentences Al-Jazeera Journalists to Jail

Egyptian court sentences three Al-Jazeera journalists to jail terms from seven to 10 years. World condemns the verdict.

Cabinet Decides to Harshen Hamas Jail Conditions

Internal security minister given a freer hand by Security Cabinet to take away frills of prison life for jailed Hamas terrorists.

Israeli in Indian Prison After Forgetting Bullet in Backpack

Steve Silvenchev is one of several Israelis who are or have been in prison abroad for the 'crime' of forgetting to clean out a backpack.

Are British Prisons A 'Terrorist Breeding Ground'?

UK up in arms after survey reveals Islamists radicalizing prisoners from the inside, Al Qaeda literature found in cells.

Jonathan Pollard Released from Hospital - and Back to His Cell

Israeli agent returns to prison cell, but still in excruciating pain, according to wife Esther.

Tel Aviv Bus Bomber Gets 25-Year Prison Sentence

Judge: 'no leniency' for Muhammad Faraj, Hamas terrorist responsible for the November 2012 #142 bus bombing in Tel Aviv.

Arab Terrorists Sentenced Over Temple Mount Firebombing

Shua'fat residents sentenced to prison time for firebombing Mount, wounding police officer.

Mysteries Remain Over Rimonim Prison Shooting

Attorney says convicted murderer Samuel Sheinbein was sending 'cries for help' for weeks; wounded officers, prisoner recovering.

Israeli Arab Sentenced to Prison for Joining Al Qaeda in Syria

Taibe resident Abdel Qader Altlitha sentenced to 15-month prison sentence for joining Al-Nusra Front in Syria.

Syria: Rebels Release Inmates in Prison Attack

Thousands of inmates are released following suicide bomb on Aleppo prison; clashes continue.

Jailed Terrorist's Wife Has Son With Smuggled Sperm

Case is first of its kind in Gaza, although Judea and Samaria Arab prisoners have smuggled out sperm to have kids in past.

Bangladesh: Newspaper Editor Jailed for Trying to Visit Israel

Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury's set to add fuel to criticism over Bangladeshi government's human rights record.

Human Rights Watch: Kuwait Wrong For Imprisoning Shiite Tweeter

Man, 23, sentenced to 10 years for religious insults; Human Rights Watch: Release him immediately.

Rabbi Describes Yom Kippur in Prison

Rabbi Yekutiel Vizner describes heart-rending prayers of prisoners.

Hareidi Extremists Publish Guide to Military Prison

Booklet urges hareidi youth to risk prison rather than enlist. ‘This isn’t a Soviet state – yet.’

Hamas Rocket-Maker Goes on Hunger Strike

Dirrar Abu-Sisi, captured in the Ukraine in an apparent Mossad operation, accused of helping Hamas develop its rocket capabilities.

Report: Israel Held a Second ‘Prisoner X’

A second man was reportedly being held in the same top-security conditions as former spy.

Samaria ‘Spies’ Accompanied to Jail with Song, Dancing

Jewish men who warned others of impending home demolitions are sent to jail.