Exclusive: Inside the detention of Israel's most dangerous female terrorists
Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir conducted an inspection at Damon Prison, where Israel's most dangerous female terrorists are held. Accompanied by the C14 English team, the minister reviewed detention conditions and the enforcement of strict security protocols.
Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir conducted a special inspection tour on Wednesday at Damon Prison, the high-security facility where the most dangerous female terrorists in Israel are held. The tour was accompanied by the C14 English team, which was granted exclusive access to document the situation inside the detention wings. During the visit, the minister met with the Israel Prison Service command staff, received a comprehensive briefing on the prisoners' conditions, and closely observed the enforcement of strict discipline at the site.
During the cell block tour, Minister Ben Gvir demanded that one of the prisoners identify herself; she replied that she belongs to the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organization. The minister shared with the guards the details of a case involving an Arab female terrorist imprisoned at the site who lured a 15-year-old Jewish boy to Ramallah and murdered him. According to the guards' testimony, that prisoner frequently mocked the boy's final moments and his cries for his parents, illustrating the extreme cruelty of the individuals held in this wing.
The terrorists held in the wing expressed severe resentment regarding the strict detention conditions imposed on them, with one describing the situation in Arabic as "very difficult." Minister Ben Gvir expressed satisfaction with these complaints, clarifying that the days of "summer camps" in prisons have ended. The minister recalled a visit to the site two years ago, when a prisoner complained about a lack of perfume, and emphasized that they now understand that prisons in Israel are no longer luxurious hotels.
Referring to the death penalty law for terrorists promoted by his party, the minister emphasized that it is a paramount deterrent tool that can prevent future attacks. According to him, data and conversations with the terrorists prove they fear execution and understand that the equation has changed. In conclusion, the minister referred to the ten assassination attempts he has survived in recent years, stating that this is due solely to his firm and uncompromising stance against terrorists.
