Israel Prison Service preparing to free 90 Palestinian terrorists After the return of the hostages is confirmed by Jerusalem, the Red Cross will transport the released prisoners to release points. Jan. 19, 2025
Ben-Gvir slams Supreme Court over prison conditions ruling Court orders review of how Oct. 7 terrorists are treated as tensions rise over judicial oversight. Raphael Poch Dec. 20, 2024
Israel Prison Service chief, senior police officers detained in corruption probe Some of the charges pertain to the alleged passing of files to National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who oversees both the prisons and police. Dec. 3, 2024
Tibi accuses Ben-Gvir of racism over ban on visiting terrorists Lawyers representing the Hadash-Ta'al MK filed a petition to the Israeli Supreme Court after Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stonewalled his request to meet with convicted murderer Marwan Barghouti. Akiva Van Koningsveld Sept. 12, 2024
Israeli prison guard’s murder ruled an act of terror The alleged assailant, a Hamas member, is accused of stabbing Yochai Avni 66 times and burning his home. Aug. 27, 2024
Palestinian arrested in murder of Israel Prison Service officer Ibrahim Mansur is a member of Hamas. July 22, 2024
Sister of murdered Israeli prison guard alleges terror motive Yochai Avni "didn't have a single enemy," his sister told local media. July 9, 2024
Israel Prison Service officer found murdered in burned Samaria home The police issued a gag order on the the investigation and possible suspects. July 8, 2024
MK Tibi turns to Supreme Court in bid to visit Palestinian terrorists National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir claims “these visits resulted in incitement and the promotion of terrorist actions." April 22, 2024