The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ofer-prison/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:52:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Ofer Prison | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ofer-prison/ 32 32 Family presses for release of Florida teenager held for months in Israeli prison https://www.timesofisrael.com/family-presses-for-release-of-florida-teenager-held-for-months-in-israeli-prison/ Fri, 24 Oct 2025 05:53:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3672644 'It's made our family numb,' says uncle of 16-year-old Mohammad Ibrahim, detained for alleged stone-throwing in February after cousin killed in West Bank settler attack

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]]> Gazans released by Israel in ceasefire deal allege mistreatment and abuse in prison https://www.timesofisrael.com/gazans-released-by-israel-in-ceasefire-deal-allege-mistreatment-and-abuse-in-prison/ Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:35:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3670684 Civil rights groups say overwhelming majority of detainees are held incommunicado for months, denied access to evidence against them, and never charged

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]]> Israel frees nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, including hundreds of terror convicts https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-frees-nearly-2000-palestinian-prisoners-including-hundreds-of-terror-convicts/ Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:14:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3664186 Prisoners released after Hamas frees the last 20 living hostages; among those released are dozens of high-profile terrorists sentenced to life in jail; 154 of the worst offenders deported to Egypt

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]]> Scabies outbreak plagues prisons as number of security inmates hits new high https://www.timesofisrael.com/scabies-outbreak-plagues-prisons-as-number-of-security-inmates-hits-new-high/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 07:28:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3603709 Reports of abuse, overcrowding, disease and malnutrition have multiplied since Oct. 7, with some saying it violates both the law and human dignity

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]]> Palestinian journalist says Israeli prison guards beat him, filmed him naked https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-journalist-says-israeli-prison-guards-beat-him-filmed-him-naked/ Mon, 28 Jul 2025 20:43:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3608332 In Ofer Prison, 'it doesn't matter if you're guilty or not guilty,' says Nasser al-Laham, who was held for nine days before he was unconditionally released

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]]> Israel releasing 369 Palestinian prisoners, including 36 serving life terms for terror https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-releasing-369-palestinian-prisoners-including-36-serving-life-terms-for-terror/ Sat, 15 Feb 2025 11:10:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3482916 Freed detainees dressed in shirts with blue Star of David, writing in Arabic saying we 'won't forgive or forget,' which Gazans then burn; 25, including Ahmed Barghouti, to be deported

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]]> IDF to phase out southern detention site amid allegations of torture of terror suspects https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-to-phase-out-southern-detention-site-amid-allegations-of-torture-of-terror-suspects/ Wed, 05 Jun 2024 19:38:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3306002 Responding to High Court petition against Sde Teiman camp, state attorneys say 700 detainees have already been moved to Ofer Prison, 500 more will follow

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]]> IDF sets up committee to probe alleged torture of Palestinian terror suspects https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-sets-up-committee-to-probe-alleged-torture-of-palestinian-terror-suspects/ Tue, 28 May 2024 15:23:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3300005&preview=true&preview_id=3300005 Admitting logistic issues in processing captives from Gaza, military says panel will examine conditions of detainees at facilities to determine compliance with international law

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]]> Rights groups petition court to shutter Negev detention facility over torture claims https://www.timesofisrael.com/rights-groups-petition-court-to-shutter-negev-detention-facility-over-torture-claims/ Thu, 23 May 2024 10:52:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3296398 Organizations cite evidence detained Gazans had surgery without anesthesia, held in agonizing positions; state approves autopsy request for Gazan doctor who died in custody

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]]> Palestinians say 4 shot dead by security forces in Jenin, near Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinians-say-4-shot-dead-by-security-forces-in-jenin-near-jerusalem/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:52:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3244502 Border Police say they ambushed suspects readying firebombs near road linking capital to West Bank settlement; 6 Palestinians killed since late Tuesday, including at least 3 teens

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]]> Jailed terror convict Marwan Barghouti petitions against poor prison conditions https://www.timesofisrael.com/jailed-terror-convict-marwan-barghouti-petitions-against-poor-prison-conditions/ Wed, 03 Jan 2024 14:19:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3192161 Serving multiple life terms for murder, potential successor to Mahmoud Abbas seeks transfer from new facility, where he says he was moved after ostensibly urging PA to fight Israel

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]]> 24 Palestinian women, 15 minors freed from prison in first deal for Gaza hostages https://www.timesofisrael.com/24-palestinian-women-15-minors-to-be-freed-from-prison-in-first-batch-of-exchange/ Fri, 24 Nov 2023 12:33:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3161845 Prisoners were taken to Ofer Prison in West Bank for Red Cross health checks before release in exchange for 13 Israeli hostages; crowds gather in Ramallah to welcome them

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]]> ‘Shock and pain’: Herzog urges ‘in-depth’ investigation into Gilboa Prison scandal https://www.timesofisrael.com/shock-and-pain-herzog-urges-in-depth-investigation-into-gilboa-prison-scandal/ Tue, 02 Aug 2022 10:01:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2810171 President says all those responsible must be 'held accountable with the fullest severity'; Lapid tours a prison security ward after vowing to investigate sexual abuse scandal

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]]> Escape plan found in Palestinian security prisoners’ cell in Ofer Prison https://www.timesofisrael.com/escape-plan-found-in-palestinian-security-prisoners-cell-in-ofer-prison/ Wed, 09 Feb 2022 11:46:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2699236 Public security minister makes revelation as he testifies in probe into Gilboa jailbreak, says last year's escape showed 'serious deficiencies' and multiple failures

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]]> Palestinian security prisoner, 45, dies in Israeli jail https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-security-prisoner-45-dies-in-israeli-jail/ Thu, 03 Sep 2020 02:28:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2380940 Guard lightly hurt in subsequent protests in West Bank's Ofer Prison; officials say inmate suffered from a chronic illness and collapsed in his cell

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