Israel Prison Service

Ben-Gvir tells police commissioner he will not approve officer appointments until after election

In the letter, titled “Your desire to hold a round of police officer appointments about a month and a half before elections,” Ben-Gvir noted that the election is expected to take place on October 27.

Otzma Yehudit party chairman and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attends a supporters’ conference ahead of the upcoming general elections in Netanya, September 1, 2026.
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

A crocodile (Crocodylus Acutus) rests at the National Zoo of Managua November 13,2007.

Ben-Gvir barred from using crocodiles to guard terrorists, court announces

Police officers stand at the scene of last night’s murder of a 19-year-old man in the Nachlaot neighborhood of Jerusalem, July 12, 2026.

IPS officer arrested for allegedly aiding fugitive in Jerusalem murder case


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

Israeli forces arrest wanted individuals throughout West Bank

So far, since the beginning of the war, approximately 3,500 wanted persons have been arrested throughout Judea and Samaria by the Jordan Valley region brigade, over 1,500 affiliated with Hamas.

 IDF soldiers making arrests in Judea and Samaria, March 18, 2024.

Israel Prison Service recruits haredi national servicemen in diversity drive

The Israel Prison Service recruited the 12 haredi national servicemen as part of their non-military national service.

 Some of the 12 Haredi recruits for the Israel Prison Service (IPS), March 4, 2024.

How are IDF soldiers, Israeli prisoners voting for municipal elections?

Throughout Election Day, around 570 polling stations will be opened in various IDF positions, including conflict zones.

 IDF soldiers at a military polling station.

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"