Israeli prison service

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

Defense officials described the project as a breakthrough in Israel’s efforts to protect against both external and internal threats.

The Defense Ministry's new rail-mounted robot designed to secure sensitive sites, including prisons, military bases, and border facilities, September 11, 2025.
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

 Security prisoners released on Saturday 15 February 2025 in exchange for three hostages abducted by Hamas.

'We won't forget nor forgive': Israel releases 369 prisoners wearing sweatshirt with message


Israel prepares for prisoner exchange as IDF, IPS conclude plans

Most of the prisoners on the list are women, and only one prisoner on the list under the age of 18 at the time of their arrest was convicted of murder.

 Red Cross vehicle is seen near the Ofer Prison, near Jerusalem, January 19, 2025

Suspects in flare incident say they were jailed next to Nukhbas, being held as example

"The firing of rescue flares next to the home of the prime minister was a foolish act and wrong, but not an act of terror."

 Behind the private residence of Benjamin Netanyahu in Caesarea calling for the resignation of the government.

'Resign immediately': Anti-Corruption Movement sends letter to IPS Chief Kobi Yaakobi

The letter emphasizes that if he does not resign himself, "It will be necessary to initiate legal proceedings for your suspension."

 Kobi Yaakobi.

Sexual violence in Israeli jails: 38% of female guards assaulted by security prisoners

State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman said such orders were in stark contrast with the female soldiers' protection report published in November 2022. 

 GILBOA PRISON, in northern Israel near the West Bank.

Food, watches, and more: What Israel's prisoners demand for Ramadan

Ktzi'ot Prison detainees asked for 24/7 warm water, food, blankets, and watches to monitor Ramadan fasting times; the Israel Prison Service will address the requests in court.

 Requesting Qurans, food at a "reasonable level," and 24-hour access to warm water.

Prison guard could face criminal charges for abuse accusation due to 'selective enforcement'

A memorandum written by the prison warden could have Moshe Toito charged as a criminal.

 Prison worker Moishe Toito

Israel's criminals persist, even in war: Prison drama unfolds

Ohalei Keidar Detention Center activates state of emergency following arson incident involving crime organization leader

 Amos Lavi

Security prisoners enjoy too many privileges - former Prison Service official

Balancing security concerns with family ties, the Israeli legal system grapples with the intricate dynamics within prisons.


Israeli prison guard was sexually assaulted by jailed terrorist, lawyer says

Contrary to earlier reports, the guard's lawyer said that the terrorist had threatened to "hurt her and her family, and to ruin her life."

 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.

Israeli prison guards had 'intimate relations' with jailed terrorist

National Security Minister Ben-Gvir ended female service at Israeli security prisons after reports of 'intimate relations' with terrorists broke.

 View of the Gilboa Prison December 5, 2022.

Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir clash over Palestinians' conditions in Israeli prisons

"[National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir] wants war, he will get it," leaders of security prisoners in Israeli prisons said on Friday. 

 L: Otzma Yehudit leader MK Itamar Ben Gvir. R: Likud leader, former-prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.