Captured fugitives identified as Yaquob Qadiri and Mahmoud al-Arida, both of Islamic Jihad. Al-Arida said to be the mastermind of escape; searches continue for remaining escapees

In West Bank, Gantz hails security forces searching for escaped security prisoners and vows that they will eventually collar the six who broke out of Gilboa Prison

IDF cancels leave in West Bank units, police put on second-highest level of alert amid threats of violent clashes, prison riots as manhunt continues for six prisoners on the run

Prisons Service reinforced toilet areas after attempted 2014 jailbreak, but failed to do same in bathing area; authorities reportedly believe some escapees hiding in West Bank

Zakaria Zubeidi transitioned from child actor to overseeing deadly suicide-bombings; sought by Israel, he once evaded capture by hiding in a chicken coop; now he's on the run again

Barlev says AG approved move, which still needs cabinet okay, will leave 'no stone unturned'; police raise alert level amid manhunt, said readying to help secure jails

Officers tell media that Gilboa Prison commander decided to leave tower empty due to manpower shortage; it was unmanned for over a month before Palestinian inmates fled

Inmates evacuated from Gilboa Prison following Monday's escape of 6 convicts will be dispersed among other facilities, and Islamic Jihad members will be kept apart from each other

IDF extends closure of area after riots; violence also spreads to East Jerusalem and within prisons; army deploys hundreds to aid search for dangerous fugitives

Amid unrest over jailbreak by security convicts, Palestinian inmates set fire to cells; PA office urges prisoners to resist relocation