Prime minister says some state institutions have 'deteriorated' under past governments and have suffered due to political appointments

Barlev says the 4 captured prisoners don't know the whereabouts of the 2 who remain on the lam; they're believed to have separated, complicating the search

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

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

High-security Gilboa Prison was the site of a 2014 attempted escape; Minister Barlev says officials are investigating if the Palestinian security prisoners had outside assistance

Brimming with detail and at times looking to settle old scores, newly translated book 'Entebbe Declassified' brings voices of the commandos who took part in the legendary operation

Public Security Minister Omer Barlev argues that Jewish High Holiday period, rising coronavirus cases warrant delay to October 1

PM says high crime levels are the result of state 'neglect': 'The situation is intolerable and we will put an end to it'

Several ministers vote against rules in protest; Health Ministry to start pilot serological testing for children under 12 so as to include those with antibodies in pass system