Jalama crossing has been closed since 6 Palestinian security prisoners, who have since been recaptured, escaped on September 6 from nearby Gilboa Prison
Munadil Nafiyat, charged with weapon sale crimes, could have been set free from Gilboa Prison within months; he was also previously freed in 2011 Shalit deal
Munadil Nafiyat reportedly moved out of city's no-go zone refugee camp a night before arrest; despite terror groups' calls, there was almost no resistance during operation
Moni Bitan issued letter over lack of action since 2014 attempted breakout; however, in May he praised facility's functioning without mentioning any shortcomings
After intending to protest detention conditions imposed following jailbreak from Gilboa Prison, group says demands have been 'met'; Israel Prisons Service refuses to comment
Islamic Jihad member Mahmoud al-Arida reportedly tells his lawyer that he and the 5 other fugitives followed the news coverage of the prison break using small radio devices
Inmates reportedly used plates and pan handles to burrow escape path and dumped excavated dirt in the sewer system, garbage cans, and hollow shafts they found in their wing
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