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.
 Sexual assault (Illustrative)

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


PMO leak suspect moved to suicide prevention after foreign object found in cell

Eliezer Feldstein's transfer to a surveillance cell is intended to ensure his safety and well-being, the Israel Prison Services said.

 (L-R): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and main suspect Eliezer Feldstein in a prison cell (illustrative)

The castle has crumbled: The life of Yitzhak Abergil

Israel's once-powerful crime boss Yitzhak Abergil faces life in prison as Supreme Court rejects his final appeal in Case 512.

Handcuffs arrest police crime illustrative 390

Cigarettes found smuggled inside loaf of bread at Carmel Prison

Prison sergeant thwarts cigarette smuggling attempt after discovering contraband hidden inside sliced bread at Carmel Prison.

 Cigarettes hidden in sliced bread.

Sentence of Elad axe terrorists postponed due to scabies outbreak in prison

The postponement of the two terrorists' sentencing due to a scabies outbreak in the prison had reportedly occurred back in May as well.

 Suspects for the Elad ax terrorist attack,  20-year-old Tzabahi Abu Shakir (Left) and 19 year-old Assad al-Rafai (Right).

Hamas operative to be indicted for murdering prison guard in West Bank - report

The Institute of Forensic Medicine stated that Avni was stabbed 66 times in all parts of his body.

 The cage bars of a prison cell (Illustrative).

IDF to indict soldier for beating Palestinian detainees at Sde Teiman

Some of the commanders of the soldier noticed that detainees were showing up with new bruises which they alleged the soldier caused by beating the Palestinians during their transport.

Palestinians seen detained at the Sde Teiman Military Base in Israel's North

Terrorist describes life in prison post-October 7

In a video published by Ben-Gvir on Thursday on his X account, the terrorist can be seen saying the quality of life in prison has deteriorated under Ben-Gvir's leadership.

 Gilboa Prison. What went wrong?

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