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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 365

Ma'asiyahu Prison

Rabbi Ezra Sheinberg (left) leaves the Ma'asiyahu prison near Lod after serving seven-and-a-half years in prison for sexual offences. (Ynet/screenshot; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
January 1, 2023, 1:30 pm
Safed rabbi jailed for slew of sex offenses released from prison amid protests
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
By Ash Obel
A Jewish terror suspect arrives to hear his verdict on his involvement in an arson attack in the West Bank village of Duma where three members of the Dawabshe family were killed, October 24, 2019. (Avshalom Shoshani/Flash90)
December 21, 2020, 6:11 pm
Teen accomplice to deadly Duma arson attack on Palestinian family enters prison
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
By ToI Staff
Suleiman al-Abeid, who was convicted of murdering and raping Hanit Kikos in 1993, leaves Maasiyahu Prison after serving his sentence on June 17, 2020. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
June 17, 2020, 1:53 pm
Man freed after 27 years for murder that victim’s family says he didn’t commit
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
By Stuart Winer
Former chairman of IDB Group Nochi Dankner seen at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on April 23, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
January 13, 2020, 5:30 pm
Rivlin shortens jailed tycoon Nochi Dankner’s sentence by 4 months
President’s office says decision based on disgraced businessman’s declining health in prison, will enable him to request parole soon
By ToI Staff
Former IDB Group chairman Nochi Dankner arrives at the Ma'asiyahu Prison in Lod to serve his three year sentence on October 2, 2018. (Flash90)
January 9, 2020, 1:24 pm
Prosecutors close new case against jailed tycoon Nochi Dankner
Gag order prevents publication of details of suspicions, which had reportedly threatened to disrupt businessman’s efforts to seek a presidential pardon
By ToI Staff
Former IDB Group chairman Nochi Dankner (center) seen at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on April 23, 2018, as he arrives for his appeal of his conviction for stock manipulation. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 10, 2019, 7:50 pm
Pardon for jailed tycoon Nochi Dankner delayed by new police probe
Partial lifting of gag order reveals why President Rivlin froze the clemency application of one of Israel’s most prominent businessmen
By ToI Staff
Former chief rabbi Yona Metzger leaves Ma'asiyahu Prison after serving his bribery sentence, March 6, 2019. (Yehuda Haim/Flash90)
March 6, 2019, 4:24 pm
Ex-chief rabbi Yona Metzger leaves prison after serving 22 months for corruption
‘Thank God,’ says wife Ofra as Metzger walks out of Ma’asiyahu a day after parole board accepted his early release request
By ToI Staff
View of the Ayalon prison in central Israeli town of Ramle. August 25, 2014. (Moshe Shai/FLASH90
November 24, 2018, 8:04 pm
2 suspects arrested after fleeing to Romania in wake of prison drive-by shooting
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
By ToI Staff
The Ayalon Prison complex in Ramle, central Israel (AP/Ariel Schalit)
November 23, 2018, 8:12 am
Suspects arrested as shots fired at prison for second time this week
2 men apprehended amid suspected intimidation campaign against prison officers involved in crackdown on mobsters
By ToI Staff
The Ayalon Prison complex in Ramle, central Israel (AP/Ariel Schalit)
November 23, 2018, 2:34 am
Shots fired at central Israeli prison in fourth attack on jailers since August
Guard tower hit at Ayalon Prison in latest drive-by-shooting, amid suspected intimidation campaign against prison officers involved in crackdown on mobsters
By ToI Staff
File: View of the Hadarim prison complex, August 1, 2012. (Moshe Shai/Flash90)
November 21, 2018, 9:01 am
Drive-by shooting at maximum-security prison seen as attempt to scare jailers
Officials say third ‘warning’ attack since August part of intimidation campaign against prison officers involved in crackdown against criminal organizations
By ToI Staff
Former IDB Group chairman Nochi Dankner arrives at the Ma'asiyahu Prison in Lod to serve his three year sentence on October 2, 2018. (Flash90)
October 2, 2018, 9:53 am
Convicted tycoon Nochi Dankner goes to jail, says ‘It’s all for the better’
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’
By ToI Staff
Israeli pop singer Kobi Peretz (C) and his wife arrive for a hearing at the Tel Aviv District Court on June 28, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
July 15, 2018, 11:23 am
Pop singer Kobi Peretz released from prison after sentence halved
Mizrahi recording artist convicted of tax evasion walks out of Ramle jail after serving 9 months of 18-month term
By ToI Staff
The Ma'asiyahu Prison complex in Ramle, near Tel Aviv. (Courtesy/Israel Prisons Service)
May 31, 2018, 6:17 pm
Haredi inmates to get prison-issued hats and jackets after minister steps in
Prisons had enforced ban on ultra-Orthodox civilian garb during prayers for fear of jailbreaks; Sephardic chief rabbi, Shas minister had protested move
By Marissa Newman
Shas MK David Azoulay during a Knesset committee meeting. February 13, 2013. (Miriam Alster/FLASH90)
May 29, 2018, 1:31 pm
Shas minister, chief rabbi protest hat and jacket ban for Haredi prisoners
Prison enforces order for fear of jailbreaks by inmates praying in civilian garb; among those affected is jailed former chief rabbi Metzger
By Marissa Newman
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