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


Gilboa pimping affair: Gantz, Bar Lev to review roles of female prison guards

The lawyer representing female guards requested the State Attorney's Office prevent the spread of rumors by senior IPS officials.

 View of the Israeli Prison Authorities, Gilboa Prison

Medical care for hunger strikers: An ethical failure - opinion

In the absence of medical procedures and clear ethical lines, hunger strikers are left to rely on the pressure of external actors.

 PALESTINIANS HOLD pictures of prisoners during a demonstration in Ramallah in support of prisoners on hunger strike in Israeli jails, 2014.

Supreme Court stiffens sentence for IPS intelligence officer convicted of bribery

The decision came down as the country is struggling with multiple scandals signaling that top IPS officials have conducted extremely negligent oversight over a variety of problems.

A still image from video released by police of a prison phone smuggling ring.

Gilboa Prison pimping affair: Will there actually be a conviction?

There is nothing slam dunk about a case with so many questions, especially when it is unclear if the victim will show up in court.

 GILBOA PRISON, in northern Israel near the West Bank.

Gilboa Prison chief suspended in ongoing 'pimping affair' probe

Until now, Ben Sheetrit has ironically had a form of immunity since he was the whistleblower of sorts on the 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

Bar Lev decides: Female guards will continue serving in prison security wings

Citing an agreement made in 2005, Bar Lev stated that female IPS guards will continue to guard security prisoners * Public Security Committee convenes to discuss pimping affair

 View of the Israeli Prison Authorities, Gilboa Prison

Gilboa pimping affair: Israeli prison officials equally to blame - comment

While politicians continue to talk about how shocking Atallah’s actions were, they evade the real issue - the Israeli security officials who helped him.

 POLICE OFFICERS and prison guards stand outside the Gilboa jail following the escape by Palestinian security prisoners.

Prison pimping affair: Hotline launched two weeks early - Lapid

Prime Minister Yair Lapid announced that a hotline for female prison officers will be opened early as the public discourse on the pimping affair reaches a high.

 Public Security Minister Omer Bar Lev, Prime Minister Yair Lapid and Israel Prison Service Commissioner Katy Perry at Ofer Prison, August 2, 2022.

Pimping affair: Gantz calls to pull women from guarding Palestinian security prisoners

Gantz demanded women stop serving as guards for Palestinian security prisoners pending investigation of Pimping Affair allegations. 

 GILBOA PRISON, in northern Israel near the West Bank.

Gilboa prison pimping affair: New victim of alleged affair comes forward

Writing under a pseudonym, a new victim has launched a crowdfunding campaign, sharing her testimony of abuse she suffered at the hands of terrorist Muhammad Atallah with her commander's knowledge.

 POLICE OFFICERS and prison guards stand outside the Gilboa jail following the escape by Palestinian security prisoners.