Palestinian prisoners

'You picked the wrong minister': Ben-Gvir threatens terrorists with execution in prison footage

The footage shows a meeting he held about a month ago with terrorists who, he claims, belonged to one of the cells that planned to assassinate him and harm members of his family.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir confronts an imprisoned terrorist.
Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks to imprisoned Hamas terrorist Hassan Salameh.

'I'm responsible for hell': Ben-Gvir threatens Hamas terrorist behind 1996 bus bombings

Members of the Keter unit, an Israeli prison service response unit seen during an operation where Nukhba terrorists (a Hamas unit) being held, at the Ofer Prison near Jerusalem, August 28, 2024.

Twelve Israel Prison Service guards indicted over 2023 alleged beating, murder of security prisoner

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.

Terrorist who killed Israeli minister reportedly fathers twins using sperm smuggled from prison


Ministers, MKs criticize arrests of soldiers suspected of terrorist prisoner abuse

Politicians called for "urgent debates" and were critical of each other's stances on protests which broke out at the base.

 Protesters wave Israeli flags outside the Sde Teiman detention facility, after Israeli Military Police arrived at the site as part of an investigation into suspected abuse of a Palestinian detainee, near Beersheba in southern Israel, July 29, 2024.

Hamas leader in West Bank dies in Israeli custody, says Palestinian government body

"From the moment of his arrest, Sheikh Abu Ara, like all prisoners, has faced unprecedented crimes," the reports claim.

 A woman holds a picture of a Palestinian prisoner during a protest in solidarity with Gaza and Palestinian prisoners in the Israeli jails, November 14, 2023

Ben-Gvir, Arbel clash on WhatsApp over criticism of Attorney General

Ben-Gvir responded in bold letters, "I understand that you are busy flattering the attorney general – maybe one day you will be appointed a judge – but the truth cannot be concealed.

 MEMBERS OF THE opposition react during a past speech by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir in the Knesset.

US considers new arms deal with Israel amid criticism and divisions over policy

As Israel evaluates its military strategy in Rafah in light of growing international pressure, US officials considers the implications of an arms deal to Israel, yet is likely to approve the sale.

 Israel Air Force fighter jet F-15, at the Tel Nor airforce base. January 01, 2024.

Israel messed up by not demanding Hamas prove hostages live - expert

Dr. Mordechai Kedar criticizes negotiation conduct on hostage deal, stating Hamas seeks Ramadan success, advises Israel to exercise patience.

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Palestinian prisoner writes book in Israeli prison, nominated for award

While in prison, Basim Khandaqji wrote a book that was nominated for the International Prize for Arabic Fiction.

 Basim Khandaqji and the cover of his book, "A Mask, The Colour of the Sky"

Rape, sexual abuse, and pedophilia: How Hamas leader Sinwar ruled the yard

Yahya Sinwar and his brother Muhammed have been accused of several acts of sexual assault, rape, and even, pedophilia, by Hamas members locked up with them.

 Yahya Sinwar leader of the Palestinian Hamas Islamist movement hosts a meeting with members of Palestinian factions, at Hamas President's office in Gaza City, on April 13, 2022.

Israel probes death of Palestinian prisoners by 19 prison guards - report

The prisoner is 38-year-old Thaer Abu Asab, who is serving a 20-year sentence for attempting to bomb a checkpoint near Nablus in 2005 during the Second Intifada.

 Palestinian prisoners wait to be released from Ketziot prison, southern Israel, October 1, 2007.

Jerusalem residents worry over Palestinian prisoners freed in Hamas deal

JERUSALEM AFFAIRS: Many Palestinian prisoners were released to their homes in the Jerusalem area, sometimes right back into the neighborhoods where they committed their crimes.

 A RELEASED Palestinian prisoner returns home to Ramallah this week amid the hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel.

Color of pure evil: Commentary on moral inequalities of Israel, Hamas

The coming weeks will be the most trying of the entire Israel-Hamas war.

 Ayelet Frish