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Ben-Gvir barred from using crocodiles to guard terrorists, court announces

The court issued an injunction against Ben-Gvir's plan due to a petition by the animal rights organization Let the Animals Live.

A crocodile (Crocodylus Acutus) rests at the National Zoo of Managua November 13,2007.
Police officers stand at the scene of last night’s murder of a 19-year-old man in the Nachlaot neighborhood of Jerusalem, July 12, 2026.

IPS officer arrested for allegedly aiding fugitive in Jerusalem murder case

A crocodile (Crocodylus Acutus) rests at the National Zoo of Managua November 13,2007.

Silman declares Nile crocodile ‘cultivated wild animal’ to allow Ben-Gvir's 'crocodile prison' plan

Nukhba Force terrorists who were captured alive on October 7 are seen in a prison in Israel in 2025.

Palestinian ex-prisoners allege sexual, physical, medical abuse in Israeli prisons - report


Sensitive material and bribery: New details on IPS chief scandal

A shocking IPS-police probe tied to Ben-Gvir unveils leaks, secrecy, and unrest, raising questions about ministerial influence.

 LEFT: Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara RIGHT: National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

Prison commissioner receives death threats after cracking down on criminal, terror orgs in prison

"From the point of view of the commissioner, all prisoners are equal. There is no discrimination," a senior officer told N12.

 Israel Prison Service chief Kobi Yaakobi attends a National Security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on November 20, 2024.

Police detain officers close to Ben-Gvir for multiple crimes of moral corruption

The Police Investigations Department has launched multiple investigations into Israel Prison Service Officers for crimes ranging from bribery to abuse of office.

Nationl Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir at a ceremony for the new Israel Prison Service chief Kobi Yaakobi, in Jerusalem. May 27, 2024.

Hamas, Fatah officials warn: We will start wars in Israeli prisons

An imprisoned senior Hamas official told the Israeli Prison Service Commissioner: "You will end the war outside; we will start it in prison."

Hamas Nukhba terrorists being held at the Ofer Prison, near Jerusalem, Israel, August 28, 2024

PMO leak suspect moved to suicide prevention after foreign object found in cell

Eliezer Feldstein's transfer to a surveillance cell is intended to ensure his safety and well-being, the Israel Prison Services said.

 (L-R): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and main suspect Eliezer Feldstein in a prison cell (illustrative)

The castle has crumbled: The life of Yitzhak Abergil

Israel's once-powerful crime boss Yitzhak Abergil faces life in prison as Supreme Court rejects his final appeal in Case 512.

Handcuffs arrest police crime illustrative 390

Cigarettes found smuggled inside loaf of bread at Carmel Prison

Prison sergeant thwarts cigarette smuggling attempt after discovering contraband hidden inside sliced bread at Carmel Prison.

 Cigarettes hidden in sliced bread.

Sentence of Elad axe terrorists postponed due to scabies outbreak in prison

The postponement of the two terrorists' sentencing due to a scabies outbreak in the prison had reportedly occurred back in May as well.

 Suspects for the Elad ax terrorist attack,  20-year-old Tzabahi Abu Shakir (Left) and 19 year-old Assad al-Rafai (Right).

Hamas operative to be indicted for murdering prison guard in West Bank - report

The Institute of Forensic Medicine stated that Avni was stabbed 66 times in all parts of his body.

 The cage bars of a prison cell (Illustrative).

IDF to indict soldier for beating Palestinian detainees at Sde Teiman

Some of the commanders of the soldier noticed that detainees were showing up with new bruises which they alleged the soldier caused by beating the Palestinians during their transport.

Palestinians seen detained at the Sde Teiman Military Base in Israel's North