Israel Prison Service
The Israel Prison Service, known in Israel by its acronym Shabas or IPS in English, is the government agency responsible for overseeing prisons in Israel. It is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of National Security. In 2014, its workforce was 8,800.
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Oct 7, 2026
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Launched a preemptive operation at five security detention facilities at the exact minute the October 7 massacre began.
Religious Zionism views this as necessary vigilance against Hamas and other threats, supporting tough measures in prisons.