Israel Prison Service

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

The concept, intended for terrorist prisoners, is meant to reduce escape attempts and save millions of shekels annually in personnel costs.

IPS officers visit Hamat Gader crocodile farm to learn about crocodiles, January 1, 2026.
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Assault survivors describe delays, judgment, and lack of care in Knesset testimony

Yasser Hadaya Asadi graduated as thew first ever Arab-Muslim Battalion Commander of the Israeli Border Police. Asadi, 52, was the only Muslim from 107 graduates, Ynet reported on Sunday.

Yasser Hadaya Asadi appointed first Arab-Muslim Border Police battalion commander

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.

'War is not over': Detailed diagrams of prisons found in cells of Oct. 7 terrorists - report


Police carry out nationwide raids targeting violent and organized crime

The operations were conducted under the direction of Police Commissioner Dani Levi and Judea and Samaria District Commander Moshe Pinchi.

IDF, Border Police conduct large-scale counterterrorism operation in Kalkilya, December 4, 2025.

Filber search allegation collapses as prosecutors close investigation

Prosecutors closed the case into Shlomo Filber’s claim of an unlawful search during his 2018 detention, saying investigators found no evidence to support it.

 Shlomo Filber, former director general of the Communications Ministry court hearing in the trial against former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the District Court in Jerusalem on April 27, 2022.

Ex-NSC chief Tzachi Hanegbi slams haredi draft bill, warns it endangers Israel’s future

"The IDF needs an additional thousand fighters," he continued. "The proposed law, as is, does not advance this goal; it enables dodging, and endangers the future of the state."

 Former National Security Council head Tzachi Hanegbi seen at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, July 14, 2025

Ben-Gvir approves Druze officer as new prison service deputy chief commissioner

IPS chief Kobi Yaakobi recommended Israeli-Druze Hatem Azzam to the role, which National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir approved on Sunday.

Israel Prison Service's new deputy chief commissioner, Hatem Azzam.

Ben-Gvir, prison chief, agree to place ex-MAG Tomer-Yerushalmi under increased supervision

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Israel Prison Service Chief Commissioner Kobi Yaakobi decided to place her under increased supervision following Sunday's feared suicide attempt.

Military Advocate General Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi (L), National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over a backdrop of Rescue and police forces.

'Will kill again': Israeli terror survivor faces emotional battle as murderer released from prison

TERROR AFFAIRS: Tal Hartuv shares the complex emotions of surviving an attack while grappling with the release of terrorists. Her testimony highlights Israel’s moral dilemma in the hostage exchange.

Tal Hartuv surivor of stabbing attack in a forest near Jerusalem and the parents of Kristine Luken that was murdered in the attack on December 18 2010, attend Discussion of the suspects in stabbing at the District Court in Jerusalem. November 24, 2011.

Inside Israel's prisons: How many Palestinian prisoners are still held in Israel? - explainer

Israel released almost 2,000 Palestinians from its custody this month in exchange for 20 Israeli hostages held by Hamas, as part of the US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza.

Israel Prison Service guards operate in a special wing of Israeli citizens accused of spying for Iran, in the Damon Prison, in northern Israel, July 1, 2025

Palestinian prisoner slated for release attacks female prison guard

A Palestinian inmate slated for release under the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal attacked a female prison guard before being restrained and detained.

 A Palestinian prisoner waits to be released from Ketziot prison, southern Israel, October 1, 2007

High Court majority rules: Israel Prison Service fails to provide adequate nutrition to prisoners

The petition alleged that the policy of trimming down food counts as hunger and holding prisoners in torturous conditions, which goes against both Israeli law and international law. 

An Israel Prison Service officer locks a cell door in a hospital located inside the Ayalon Prison, in central Israel, February 2, 2025

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

“This is what they have to see in the morning when they go out for their yard hour. One of them, I think here (pointing), that’s his house," the minister said.

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.

Israel Prison Service track down two inmates who escaped jail, to continue serving sentence

Israel Prison Service succeeded in returning two escaped inmates as it expands operations to bring fugitives to justice.

Israel Prison Service arrests escaped inmate