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Ben-Gvir denies claim Marwan Barghouti beaten in prison, but 'proud' of worsening conditions

Qatari outlet Al-Araby TV reported, citing a Palestinian source, that Barghouti was "beaten and assaulted" as he was being transferred between Israeli security prisons.

Jailed Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti gestures before the start of a deliberation at Jerusalem Magistrate's court, January 25, 2012
The Defense Ministry's new rail-mounted robot designed to secure sensitive sites, including prisons, military bases, and border facilities, September 11, 2025.

Israel unveils rail-mounted robot to guard borders, bases, and prisons

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir seen after a visit at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem Old City, during the Tisha B’Av, August 3, 2025.

Ben-Gvir hangs images of ruined Gaza in jails to intimidate Palestinian prisoners, Barghouti claims

 View of the Gilboa Prison December 5, 2022.

NSC pushes to ban detained terrorists from receiving medical treatment at public hospitals


Petitioners ask High Court: Help prisoners vote in municipal elections

The petition calls for the court to issue an interim injunction to call on the Prisons Service to carry out steps to facilitate the voting.

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Israel to pay NIS 4 million in compensation to family of Prisoner X

According to Channel 2, compensation deal includes stipulation that Israel won't have to admit culpability for Zygier’s death.

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Katsav takes first furlough since beginning jail term for rape

Former president imprisoned in Dec. 2011 for rape, sexual assault; WIZO chair slams move.

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La mue du Shin Bet ?

Un ancien procureur de Tsahal reprend une nouvelle division du ministère de la Justice pour enquêter sur le Shin Bet. Vers une transformation ?

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Meretz MK Horowitz proposes 'Prisoner X Bill'

Bill calls for Public Defender's Office to monitor prisoners whose cases are under a gag order.

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Report: 15 Eritreans set to return to country from Saharonim detention facility

Sabine Haddad of the Population, Immigration, and Borders Authority says "anyone who desires to return can do so.”

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Prisons Service defends decision not to allow Bar Noar suspect furlough to attend brother's funeral

IPS denies Hagai Felician's request to attend funeral of brother who died in 9-story fall at construction site.

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Court document reveals existence of 2nd ‘Prisoner X’

Zygier lawyer: Case of Prisoner No. 2 was even more sensational; MKs calling for probe: We are on the fast track to becoming a dark police state.

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