Ayalon Prison, prison in Ramla, Israel
Ayalon is a high-security prison in Ramla, Israel, housing inmates serving long sentences for serious crimes. The facility contains 15 sections with around 625 cells, including specialized isolation units and an underground wing called Rakevet designed for the highest-risk detainees.
The facility opened in October 1950 on the site of a former British police base originally built as a fortified position. After Israeli independence, the location was converted into a high-security prison that later became the scene of major historical events, including the execution of Adolf Eichmann in 1962.
The prison represents a site where political detention and national conflict are part of everyday remembrance for the community. Its presence in Ramla connects to broader local narratives about struggle and change that remain visible to visitors.
Visitors should approach the site with a serious and reflective mindset, as it requires respectful conduct throughout. Access and viewing times may vary depending on security circumstances, so checking ahead of time is advisable before planning a visit.
The prison held several notorious historical detainees including John Demjanjuk and Mordechai Vanunu, making it a site of international historical importance. These inmates were connected to larger stories extending far beyond Ramla itself.
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