The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/maasiyahu-prison/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:09:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Ma'asiyahu Prison | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/maasiyahu-prison/ 32 32 Safed rabbi jailed for slew of sex offenses released from prison amid protests https://www.timesofisrael.com/safed-rabbi-jailed-for-slew-of-sex-offenses-released-from-prison-amid-protests/ Sun, 01 Jan 2023 11:30:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2914088 After 7.5 years, Ezra Sheinberg, convicted of sexual assault and other crimes, leaves jail for new home in Golan Heights; local residents plan demonstrations

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]]> Teen accomplice to deadly Duma arson attack on Palestinian family enters prison https://www.timesofisrael.com/teen-accomplice-to-deadly-duma-arson-attack-on-palestinian-family-enters-prison/ Mon, 21 Dec 2020 16:11:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2452813 19-year-old, who was a minor at time of 2015 attack, to be behind bars for remaining 10 months of three-and-a-half-year sentence

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]]> Man freed after 27 years for murder that victim’s family says he didn’t commit https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-freed-after-27-years-for-murder-that-victims-family-says-he-didnt-commit/ Wed, 17 Jun 2020 10:53:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2328920 Suleiman Al-Abeid, released at end of sentence, confessed to 1993 rape and murder of teen, but later recanted and insisted on his innocence, with some judges backing him

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]]> Rivlin shortens jailed tycoon Nochi Dankner’s sentence by 4 months https://www.timesofisrael.com/rivlin-shortens-jailed-tycoon-nochi-dankners-sentence-by-4-months/ Mon, 13 Jan 2020 15:30:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2219900&preview=true&preview_id=2219900 President's office says decision based on disgraced businessman's declining health in prison, will enable him to request parole soon

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]]> Prosecutors close new case against jailed tycoon Nochi Dankner https://www.timesofisrael.com/prosecutors-close-new-case-against-jailed-tycoon-nochi-dankner/ Thu, 09 Jan 2020 11:24:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2217430 Gag order prevents publication of details of suspicions, which had reportedly threatened to disrupt businessman's efforts to seek a presidential pardon

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]]> Pardon for jailed tycoon Nochi Dankner delayed by new police probe https://www.timesofisrael.com/pardon-for-jailed-tycoon-nochi-dankner-delayed-by-new-police-probe/ Tue, 10 Dec 2019 17:50:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2199528 Partial lifting of gag order reveals why President Rivlin froze the clemency application of one of Israel's most prominent businessmen

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]]> Ex-chief rabbi Yona Metzger leaves prison after serving 22 months for corruption https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-chief-rabbi-yona-metzger-leaves-prison-after-serving-22-months-for-corruption/ Wed, 06 Mar 2019 14:24:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=2031443&preview=true&preview_id=2031443 'Thank God,' says wife Ofra as Metzger walks out of Ma'asiyahu a day after parole board accepted his early release request

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]]> 2 suspects arrested after fleeing to Romania in wake of prison drive-by shooting https://www.timesofisrael.com/2-suspects-held-in-romania-in-connection-with-prison-drive-by-shooting/ Sat, 24 Nov 2018 18:04:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1967693&preview=true&preview_id=1967693 Further suspect nabbed in Israel on suspicion of involvement in attack, said to be in response to prison officials' refusal to allow gang leader leave to attend a funeral

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]]> Suspects arrested as shots fired at prison for second time this week https://www.timesofisrael.com/suspects-arrested-as-shots-fired-at-prison-for-second-time-in-a-week/ Fri, 23 Nov 2018 06:12:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1967278&preview=true&preview_id=1967278 2 men apprehended amid suspected intimidation campaign against prison officers involved in crackdown on mobsters

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]]> Shots fired at central Israeli prison in fourth attack on jailers since August https://www.timesofisrael.com/shots-fired-at-central-israeli-prison-in-fourth-attack-on-jailers-since-august/ Fri, 23 Nov 2018 00:34:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1967248&preview=true&preview_id=1967248 Guard tower hit at Ayalon Prison in latest drive-by-shooting, amid suspected intimidation campaign against prison officers involved in crackdown on mobsters

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]]> Drive-by shooting at maximum-security prison seen as attempt to scare jailers https://www.timesofisrael.com/drive-by-shooting-at-maximum-security-prison-seen-as-attempt-to-scare-jailers/ Wed, 21 Nov 2018 07:01:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1965988 Officials say third 'warning' attack since August part of intimidation campaign against prison officers involved in crackdown against criminal organizations

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]]> Convicted tycoon Nochi Dankner goes to jail, says ‘It’s all for the better’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/convicted-tycoon-nochi-dankner-goes-to-jail-says-its-all-for-the-better/ Tue, 02 Oct 2018 06:53:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1934190&preview=true&preview_id=1934190 Former IDB head enters Ma'asiyahu prison for 3-year sentence after being convicted of securities-related offenses, calls it 'a difficult day for me and my family'

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]]> Pop singer Kobi Peretz released from prison after sentence halved https://www.timesofisrael.com/pop-singer-kobi-peretz-released-from-prison-after-sentence-halved/ Sun, 15 Jul 2018 08:23:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1889485 Mizrahi recording artist convicted of tax evasion walks out of Ramle jail after serving 9 months of 18-month term

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]]> Haredi inmates to get prison-issued hats and jackets after minister steps in https://www.timesofisrael.com/haredi-inmates-to-get-prison-issued-hats-and-jackets-after-minister-steps-in/ Thu, 31 May 2018 15:17:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1861788&preview=true&preview_id=1861788 Prisons had enforced ban on ultra-Orthodox civilian garb during prayers for fear of jailbreaks; Sephardic chief rabbi, Shas minister had protested move

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]]> Shas minister, chief rabbi protest hat and jacket ban for Haredi prisoners https://www.timesofisrael.com/shas-minister-chief-rabbi-protest-hat-and-jacket-ban-for-haredi-prisoners/ Tue, 29 May 2018 10:31:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1860112 Prison enforces order for fear of jailbreaks by inmates praying in civilian garb; among those affected is jailed former chief rabbi Metzger

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