By bringing forward their breakout, fugitives skipped outside assistance, they tell investigators; remand of four recaptured prisoners extended by 10 days
Lawyer for one of the 4 prisoners says client had planned to reach West Bank, but got lost on the way; authorities release photos of makeshift tools used to dig way out of prison
Searches now focused on Jezreel Valley and Jenin, with officials said concerned that West Bank raid would complicate efforts to capture them alive, possibly provoke escalation
Northern District police chief says security prisoners meticulously planned their escape, but made mistakes once loose; 4 escapees brought before court for hearing after capture
Security forces reportedly compared shoe of escaped security prisoner arrested in Nazareth to footprints outside nearby town, helping lead to capture of 2 more escapees
4 of the 6 fugitives from Gilboa jailbreak earlier in week now in Israeli custody; searches continue for remaining 2 escapees; PM holds assessment with security officials
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
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