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Hamas's secret plan to take over Israeli prison on October 7 unveiled

The terror group had an ambitious plan on October 7 to storm Ashkelon Central Prison (Shikma Prison) and release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.

Eilat rapists ringleader, right-hand man sentenced to double-digit prison time

Rafilov, the rape ringleader, was convicted on two counts of rape, two counts of aiding to rape, indecent acts and invasion of privacy.

Hassidic rabbis can help release Gaza hostages - this is how

Ettinger and Mikhalzohn recounted tales about hassidic master Rabbi Moshe Leib of Sasów (ca. 1745-1807) and his efforts to fulfill the mitzvah of pidyon shevuyim – securing the release of captives.

By LEVI COOPER
16/02/2024

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny 'highly likely' killed in prison

In a statement published on its website, the Federal Penitentiary Service said that Navalny "felt unwell" after a walk on Friday, and "almost immediately lost consciousness."

By REUTERS
16/02/2024

New report shows disturbing conditions inside Israel's prisons

"The conditions violate human dignity," the report stated.

By SHLOMI HELLER
06/02/2024

Prisoner rights violated more frequently since start of war against Hamas

Prisoners are afforded nowhere near the four-and-half square meter minimum afforded them under international law.

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan and wife jailed for 7 years for unlawful marriage

Imran Khan had been sentenced to 10 years for leaking state secrets and 14 years along with his wife for illegally selling state gifts.

By REUTERS
03/02/2024

Russia's Navalny says he is forced to listen to pro-Putin singer every morning

In a message on X facilitated by his allies, Navalny described a surreal morning routine.

By REUTERS
22/01/2024

Father who raped, imprisoned daughter for 24 years may be released

Convicted rapist Josef Fritzl may soon be released from prison as his defense attorney argued Fritz’s deteriorating health means he no longer poses a public threat.

From an Arctic prison, Navalny says Putin's Russia will one day crumble

Navalny, who has been sentenced to stay in jail until he is 74, has repeatedly warned that Putin's Russia is a state run by "thieves and criminals" and that one day there will be a revolt.

By REUTERS
17/01/2024
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