Israel Prison Service

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.

PALESTINIAN DOCTOR Hussam Abu Safiya, who was captured by the Israeli military in Gaza in late 2024 and still held in detention, appears via video link at the Israeli Supreme Court hearing in Jerusalem, June 10, 2026.
Activists whose Gaza-bound aid flotilla was intercepted by Israeli forces chant while delivering a speech upon their return to the United States at JFK Airport in the Queens borough of New York City, US, May 24, 2026.

France launches 'war crimes' probe into Israel over flotilla treatment following Ben-Gvir video

Detained activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, May 1, 2026.

Freed Gaza flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse including rape, torture - report

People walk by The New York Times building in Manhattan, New York City, US, September 16, 2025.

NYT doubles down in support of controversial op-ed claiming abuse of Palestinians in Israel


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

Nukhba terrorists must face death penalty or 'rot in prison,' Ben-Gvir says during prison visit

Ben-Gvir said his preference would be to issue a death penalty for the Nukhba terrorists, releasing them would send a message that "Jewish blood is cheap," and incentivize further attacks.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir (R) and Israel Prison Service Chief Kobi Yaakobi visit a prison where high-risk terrorists are held, January 8, 2025; illustrative.

A-G considering filing criminal charges against IPS chief connected to ethics, integrity issues

Israel Prison Service Chief Commissioner Kobi Yaakobi is suspected of informing a police officer of an undercover investigation into his activities.

 Israel Prison Service chief Kobi Yaakobi attends a National Security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on November 20, 2024.

IDF denies allegations of torture after BBC interviews freed Gazan prisoners

BBC interview released Gazan prisoners who allege that they were tortured while detained in Israeli prisons.

An Israeli police officer looks on as a Red Cross vehicle is seen near the Israeli military prison, Ofer, on the day Israel releases Palestinian prisoners as part of a hostages-prisoners swap and a ceasefire deal in Gaza between Hamas and Israel, near Ramallah in the West Bank, January 19, 2025.

Ben-Gvir calls to imprison Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar

Ben-Gvir did not offer proof of his claims and appeared to have bunched together a number of issues with unclear relations between them.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, March 24, 2025

National Security Min. budget to reach record NIS 28b. as number of security prisoners grows

In response to the sharp rise in security prisoners, NIS 1.9 billion will be allocated to the Israel Prison Service for the construction of new detention facilities.

 Israeli security forces guard at the Ofer prison, outside of Jerusalem, from where Palestinian terror convicts will be released later today as part of a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, February 15, 2025.