Israel Prison Service

Teenage girl targeted by repeat sex offender at Bat Yam beach despite IPS 'surveillance'

The man has been recently arrested by the "Tzur" unit three times for violating the terms of his freedom under supervision and contacting minors. 

 (ILLUSTRATIVE) A military helicopter conducting a rescue operation off the Bat Yam coastline in central Israel, May 16, 2025.
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.

'We are never full': Palestinian prisoners claim they received little food in Israeli prisons

IPS officers visit Hamat Gader crocodile farm to learn about crocodiles, January 1, 2026.

Israel Prison Service officers sent to crocodile farm to review plan for croc-surrounded prison

 Sexual assault (Illustrative)

Assault survivors describe delays, judgment, and lack of care in Knesset testimony


Palestinian prisoners to be shown film of Gaza destruction before release

Over 580 terrorists have been released in the first four waves of the deal's first phase, with another 200 expected to be released over the course of the deal.

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.

Israel to release 183 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for three hostages Saturday

Once political approval is granted, the terrorists will be transported from Ofer Prison by the Red Cross to release points in the West Bank.

 Israeli security forces guard at the Ofer prison, outside of Jerusalem, from where Palestinian terror convicts will be released as part of a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, January 30, 2025.

Israeli inmates meet with Holocaust survivors on Int'l Holocaust Remembrance Day

The meeting was held as part of a program entitled "Victory of the Spirit." 

 View of the meeting conducted between Holocaust survivors and inmates. January 27, 2025.

High Court requests state's response regarding security prisoners' basic food

The state was required to respond no later than January 26. 


West Bank arrests: IDF apprehends over 6,000 during 14 months of war

As of December 2024, Israel holds 10,154 different categories of security prisoners - by far the largest number since the First Intifada.

 IDF soldiers operating in the West Bank, June 25, 2024

IPS chief suspected of warning police cmdr. of ongoing covert investigation

Yaakobi is under investigation for fraud and obstruction of justice.

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

Investigations into senior police, IPS officers reflect rot in security institutions - editorial

Were the police and prison systems perfect before? No. But since Ben-Gvir became minister, relentless developments have affected everyone.

NATIONAL SECURITY Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attends a committee meeting in the Knesset.

IAF strikes Hezbollah's Syrian envoy in Damascus, IDF strikes terror cell in Jordan Valley

IDF strikes Hamas terrorists in Gaza • American-Israeli hostage Omer Neutra announced dead in Gaza captivity • Hezbollah violates ceasefire agreement

 People walk past a poster bearing the image of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in the capital Damascus on December 2, 2024.

Sensitive material and bribery: New details on IPS chief scandal

A shocking IPS-police probe tied to Ben-Gvir unveils leaks, secrecy, and unrest, raising questions about ministerial influence.

 LEFT: Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara RIGHT: National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

Prison commissioner receives death threats after cracking down on criminal, terror orgs in prison

"From the point of view of the commissioner, all prisoners are equal. There is no discrimination," a senior officer told N12.

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