Israel Prison Service

Why pouring billions into the Israel Police has made Israelis less safe - opinion

The fix will only come when we move to measuring outputs, cancel the revolving door of the courts, and return deterrence to center stage.

 ISRAEL POLICE officers detain a protester during a demonstration calling for the release of Gaza hostages, in Tel Aviv last month.
 (ILLUSTRATIVE) A military helicopter conducting a rescue operation off the Bat Yam coastline in central Israel, May 16, 2025.

Teenage girl targeted by repeat sex offender at Bat Yam beach despite IPS 'surveillance'

An Israel Prison Service officer at Ketziot Prison watches as Palestinian prisoners are prepared for release in exchange for Israeli hostages held by Gazan terrorists, February 26, 2025; illustrative.

'We are never full': Palestinian prisoners claim they received little food in Israeli prisons

IPS officers visit Hamat Gader crocodile farm to learn about crocodiles, January 1, 2026.

Israel Prison Service officers sent to crocodile farm to review plan for croc-surrounded prison


Shifa director's release 'should not have happened' says former intel head of Israel Prison Service

Ilan Budra, former head of the intelligence division of the Israel Prison Services (IPS), spoke on the conflict and nuances between the government, Shin Bet, and IPS.

 Palestinians inspect damages after Israeli forces withdrew from Gaza's al Shifa Hospital and the area around it following a two-week operation, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Gaza City April 1, 2024.

State comptroller considers audits on Shifa chief's release, prison guards transfer

Englman stated that the Shifa Hospital chief, Muhammed Abu Salmiya, "bears the responsibility" for the "serious crimes committed" at the hospital.

State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman at the license distribution ceremony of the Council of Accountants, July 2, 2024

Police detain eight suspects for planning demonstration at release of crime family member

Several suspects arrived in vehicles and motorcycles to the prison area to hold a celebration for his release.

 police arrests suspects for celebrating the release of a crime family members outside Tsalmon prison. 22.4.2024

Israeli forces arrest wanted individuals throughout West Bank

So far, since the beginning of the war, approximately 3,500 wanted persons have been arrested throughout Judea and Samaria by the Jordan Valley region brigade, over 1,500 affiliated with Hamas.

 IDF soldiers making arrests in Judea and Samaria, March 18, 2024.

Israel Prison Service recruits haredi national servicemen in diversity drive

The Israel Prison Service recruited the 12 haredi national servicemen as part of their non-military national service.

 Some of the 12 Haredi recruits for the Israel Prison Service (IPS), March 4, 2024.

How are IDF soldiers, Israeli prisoners voting for municipal elections?

Throughout Election Day, around 570 polling stations will be opened in various IDF positions, including conflict zones.

 IDF soldiers at a military polling station.

Palestinian prisoner writes book in Israeli prison, nominated for award

While in prison, Basim Khandaqji wrote a book that was nominated for the International Prize for Arabic Fiction.

 Basim Khandaqji and the cover of his book, "A Mask, The Colour of the Sky"

New report shows disturbing conditions inside Israel's prisons

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

 View of the Gilboa Prison December 5, 2022.

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.

 The cage bars of a prison cell (Illustrative).

Israel, Red Cross agree to share information on Gazans detained by IDF - report

The defense establishment reportedly supports the disclosing of information, which was raised following a petition filed to the High Court against the Israel Prison Service on the issue.

 Israelis protest against the Red Cross  at  Hostage Square in Tel Aviv. December 14, 2023.