Israeli prison service

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


Islamic Jihad: Israel will pay 'heavy price' if senior official dies in prison

The Palestinian Prisoners Club warned that Adnan, who was arrested by the Israeli security forces in February, was in critical condition and could die at any moment.

 Protestors shout slogans during a demonstration in support of Palestinian Khader Adnan, a senior member of Islamic Jihad who is jailed in Israel, on June 5, 2015

Israel Prison Service inaugurates inmate-run chocolate factory

The ceremony was held at Magel-Nitzan Prison, a facility for incarcerated individuals with cognitive disabilities in need of extra support. 

 Israeli inmates work at the Magen Nitzan Prison chocolate factory.

'Pimping affair:' State Attorney may indict Gilboa prison commanders

Gilboa Prison's former commander and the former intelligence officer had allegedly known that female prison guards had been sexually assaulted.

 View of a drill for prison guards at the Israeli Prison Authorities, Gilboa Prison, near Israel Valley. December 5, 2022.

Israel hides info on jailed Palestinians' health from families - NGO to High Court

The High Court rejected the state's notion that the family's right to know of a prisoner's condition should be subject to the nature of the prisoner's crimes.

 A guard opens a door inside a prison that holds foreign prisoners, suspected of being part of the Islamic State, in Hasaka, Syria, January 7, 2020.

Arab prisoner sinks teeth into Jewish cellmate because he 'likes Ben-Gvir'

The Jewish prisoner was attacked after watching the news and expressing joy at seeing National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

 View of a drill for prison guards at the Israeli Prison Authorities, Gilboa Prison, near Israel Valley. December 5, 2022.

Gilboa Prison commander fired following pimping, escape affairs

Ben-Sheetrit commanded the prison during the escape of six Palestinian terrorists and the uncovering of the guard pimping affair.

 Gilboa prison commander Freddy Ben Sheetrit arrives for his testimony at the government inspection committee for the incident of the escape of the security prisoners from the Gilboa prison, in Modi'in, July 31, 2022

75% of sexual offenders in Israel are released before end of sentence

A new report from the Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel examines the phenomenon of violence against women in Israel.

Israelis protest sexual violence in the country. Photo taken in 2020

Senior Israeli officials attend women's leadership conference

The objective of the conference was to honor female officers who serve in organizations where the senior staff is largely made up of men.

Aliza Bloch

State allots NIS 8 m. to improve pay for tough IPS positions

The announcement comes as the IPS faces an unprecedented level of criticism for crises on multiple fronts due to the “Gilboa Prison Break Affair” and the “Prisons Pimping Affair.”

Israel Prison Service guards

Gilboa Pimping Affair: Israel shouldn't see prostitution as 'normal' - opinion

I am sure that Golda is turning over in her grave, and I hope Ben-Gurion is as well, with the advent of this sick pimping of Jewish Israeli women to Palestinian Arab security prisoners, or at all.

 PIMP? GILBOA Prison warden Freddy Ben-Sheetrit arrives for testimony, in Modi’in, July 26.