Prison
Lebanon passes long-disputed General Amnesty Law aimed at relieving prison overcrowding
The controversial law has inflamed Lebanon’s sectarian divisions, with Islamist protesters denouncing provisions that would exclude some prisoners from the amnesty.
Chief prosecutor Amit Aisman cleared to oversee Sde Teiman leak investigation, High Court rules
Jonathan Pollard plants a vineyard for Esther - and reflects on the love that brought him home
Israeli lawyer arrested after allegedly smuggling drugs to inmate during prison visit
'Terrorist' vs 'Judeo-Nazi': MKs trade barbs over bill barring Red Cross from Israeli prisons
The bill was drafted by Galit Distel Atbaryan, Keti Shitrit, and a group of additional lawmakers. Thirty-six MKs voted in favor of the bill, while 41 opposed it, and it was removed from the agenda.
Saudi doctor given life sentence for deadly car rampage on German Christmas market
A German court handed down a life sentence in a Christmas market attack that shocked the country and fueled debate over immigration ahead of national elections.
Gazan doctor accused of Hamas affiliation held without charge in Israel appears before High Court
The media were briefly allowed into the courtroom before being ushered out as proceedings got underway.
Deri says Shas supports draft evaders during prison visit, calls to add Torah study to Basic Law
The visit was made to the Neve Tzedek Military Prison, and Deri was accompanied by other lawmakers from his party, including MK Michael Malkieli and Haim Biton.
Iran executes two men over January mosque arson amid trial outcry
Mehrdad Mohammadinia and Ashkan Maleki had allegedly been part of a group of demonstrators who targeted the Jafari Mosque in Tehran's Gisha neighborhood.
Sectarian violence, divides on display in Lebanon as Beirut moves on General Amnesty Law
The drafted law, which aims to tackle Lebanon’s overwhelmed judicial systems and severely overcrowded prisons, would see sentences reduced and potentially thousands of prisoners released.
IDF soldier sentenced to month in prison for wearing 'Messiah' patch during IDF chief's visit
Zamir had been touring the West Bank when he encountered several soldiers who were behaving inappropriately and failing to follow military discipline.
Florida plans to close 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center - report
A spokesperson for DHS, asked about the New York Times report, said the agency continues to evaluate detention needs and requirements to ensure they meet the latest operational requirements.
WATCH: Foreign national detainee vandalizes Israeli prison wall with swastika graffiti
Guards found the swastika drawn on a wall during a routine patrol of the yard. The drawing was inside a bathroom stall, which was accessible from the yard itself.
IDF soldier sentenced to 21 days in military prison after defacing Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon
An additional soldier was sentenced to 14 days in military prison for filming the incident.