Retired northern district prison commander Makbil Tafesh says that alleged sexual assaults 'didn't happen,' despite at least 6 guards coming forward so far

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

Defense minister demands conscripts not enter terror convict wings until allegations investigated; in June, panel found no issues with draftees serving outside of IDF

District chief Arik Yaakov tells committee that escape of 6 Palestinian security prisoners 'couldn't have happened anywhere else,' says Freddy Ben Shitrit 'failed at everything'

Interrogation comes as Lapid vows investigation into bombshell allegations and Israel grapples with a wave of violence against women

Lapid vows action over IDF soldier who says she was raped by terror convict; cites recent murders of women and soccer stars accused of sexually abusing teens, says it's all linked

Katy Perry says former guard's allegation she was repeatedly raped by terror convict, with her commander's cooperation, 'difficult and severe' and a challenge for the system

Former prison guard says army tried to silence her, implores public to call for investigative committee over scandal that allegedly saw female soldiers ‘pimped’ to inmates

Mahmoud Atallah, in solitary confinement over role in scandal that saw IDF soldiers 'pimped' to inmates, reportedly disclosed more misdeeds to Shin Bet staff in secret meeting

Public security minister approves dismissal of intelligence officer Rani Basha, citing his ‘inadequacy to continue service'