Jailed terrorists

Shin Bet, police arrest central Israel resident for planning October 7-inspired terror attack

The suspect was reportedly inspired by the October 7 massacre and was planning on carrying out a terrorist attack involving explosives.

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Israel Police and the Shin Bet recovered weapons and materials needed to plan a terror attack in Kafr Kassem on September 15, 2026.
Defendants Daniil B., Vladyslav T. and Yevhen B. cover their faces as they arrive in the courtroom, where a court is expected to conclude the trial against the three Ukrainian nationals suspected of conspiracy to commit arson attacks on behalf of a Russian intelligence service.

German court convicts Ukrainian man over parcel bomb plot linked to Russia

For the Russian organizers of the plot, these shipments were designed to scope out potential opportunities for future acts of sabotage, the court said.

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Otzma Yehudit party chairman and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, together with members of his party, attends a supporters’ conference ahead of the upcoming general elections in Petah Tikva, central Israel, August 16, 2026.

Israel should kill ‘30-40’ Gazans every night, Ben-Gvir says on ex-hostage’s podcast

"I think that we need to do targeted strikes in Gaza every night, take out 30, 40 - not just those who endanger us in that moment," Ben-Gvir said.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
MK Simcha Rothman at a meeting to discuss October 7 terrorists' detention extension and visitation rights, July 13, 2026.

MK Simcha Rothman lashes out after judicial representatives miss October 7 terrorist meeting

The meeting had been on the topic of extending the terrorists' detentions, as well as the possibility of visitation rights for them.

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Court delays jail sentence of Islamic Movement leader

“I hope that the Supreme Court will reverse the conviction of Sheikh Salah and free him,” said MK Yousef Jabareen, arguing that Salah’s activity should be protected under freedom of speech laws.

NOVEMBER 13, 2015ByARIEL BEN SOLOMON
Sheikh Raed Salah

Israel state attorney stiffens penalties for rock throwing

Order pertains to minor and especially to assailants who attack vehicles.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Palestinians hurl stones during clashes with Israeli police in east Jerusalem's Wadi al-Joz neighbourhood [File]

Opposition divided over Shaked's far-reaching anti-terrorism bill

One provision is meant to prevent situations whereby one lawyer representing multiple terrorists helps his clients coordinate their testimonies.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015ByLAHAV HARKOV
Ayelet Shaked

Explosive thrown at IDF position south of Jerusalem, soldier moderately injured

Opposition leader Issac Herzog warned of the prospect of a third intifada, Defense Minister Eli Ben-Dahan suggested the attack may be related to High Court's decision to release hunger striker.

AUGUST 19, 2015ByJPOST.COM STAFF
Area near attack on IDF position

Civilians pay the price for prisoner swaps, says terror victims advocate

Meir Indor, CEO of the Almagor Terror Victims Association, speaks about his opposition to prisoner swaps in exchange for Israeli hostages, as well as the death penalty for terrorists.

JULY 19, 2015ByMICHELLE MALKA GROSSMAN
Khader Adnan, a terrorist and Islamic Jihad leader, who was released from Israeli prison on July 12, 2015

Netanyahu buries death penalty bill despite likely majority in ministerial committee

Government to form committee to review the topic; Yisrael Beytenu MK says PM’s move shows he is not really right-wing.

JULY 12, 2015ByLAHAV HARKOV
A right-wing protest in Jerusalem (file)

Death penalty for terrorists gains popularity in coalition and on social media

The current law gives judges an option of sentencing a terrorist to death, but only if there is a consensus between all the judges presiding over a case.

JULY 9, 2015ByLAHAV HARKOV
Sharon Gal.