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Ursula Haverbeck infamously known as 'Nazi grandma.'

On trial at 95: Ursula Haverbeck charged for Holocaust denial in Germany

Haverback was previously sentenced to ten months in prison without parole in 2015. Following the charge, she filed for an appeal and avoided arrest.

Yad Vashem, Prison Service reveal Holocaust education for inmates

This joint Yad Vashem and Israel Prison Service initiative is part of a broader educational movement within the penal system.

By PELED ARBELI
04/05/2024

Prominent Gaza doctor dies in Israeli prison

The associations said in a joint statement that Adnan Al-Bursh, head of orthopedics at Al Shifa Hospital, death was an "assassination" and said his body remained in Israeli custody.

By REUTERS
03/05/2024

Israeli Right slam gov't decision to allow foreign observer visits for imprisoned Nukhba terrorists

The British government asked for the visits to be held as part of a procedure designed to determine whether there was justification for imposing an arms embargo on Israel.

By TAL SHILO , YAKI ADAMKER , SHLOMI HELER
26/04/2024

Extended cabinet approves foreign observers' visits to Nukhba terrorists in prison

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir opposed the move and demanded that the hostages receive visits by international delegations as well.

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.

After 6 months, riddle of trials of Oct. 7 killers still unsolved

One reason that the issue may not have been resolved could be that some or many of those detained for the October 7 massacre may be exchanged to regain Israeli hostages from Hamas.

'A victory for Israel': Terrorist Walid Daqqah dies of cancer in prison

Daqqah died at the age of 64, less than a year before he was scheduled to be released in March 2025. 

By SHLOMI HELLER
08/04/2024

At Rikers Island, Jewish volunteers find a ‘powerful connection’ with inmates by leading prayers

About 5% of the population interred indicated they were Jewish when they were first incarcerated at Rikers; only about a quarter to a third were either born Jewish or grew up Jewish.

By JULIA GERGELY/JTA
05/04/2024

Knesset committee approves draft law allowing sentencing of minors below 14 for terror offenses

This will primarily affect those arrested for terror offenses between the ages of 12 and 14.

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