Defense Minister Gallant, National Security Minister Ben Gvir say change to be implemented within 6 months; requires approval from cabinet, Knesset committee
National security minister says move must be carried out within six months, after expert panel suggested change be phased in gradually through 2026 following sex abuse allegations
Founding member of Al Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades died of cancer in custody; defense minister holds assessment with security officials, makes decision based on previous cabinet ruling
Founding member of Al-Aqsa Martyers' Brigade was serving multiple life sentences for role in terror attacks that killed 7 Israelis; he also murdered 5 Palestinian collaborators
Committee that examined servicemembers' role following 'pimping' scandal says guarding 'security prisoners' should be left to professionals; for now, interactions should be limited
Freddy Ben Shitrit, who ran prison when 6 Palestinian terrorists escaped, ousted after refusing to take commands from superior who publicly slammed his conduct
Report largely based on survey of servicewomen; State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman says pimping scandal at Gilboa Prison appears to be 'tip of the iceberg'
Uptick in administrative detentions comes as military presses on with widespread arrest operation in West Bank, following series of terror attacks in Israel
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