Gilboa Prison

Gilboa Prison maintains stringent security protocols with reinforced barriers, continuous surveillance systems, and specialized containment units across its facility grounds.

The prison, constructed in 2004 near Shatta Prison, gained attention in 2021 when six inmates executed an escape through a tunnel dug beneath cell number 5.

The facility reflects the complexities of the Israeli justice system, housing inmates under specific security classifications within the northern region.

Located 6 kilometers from the West Bank, the prison contains 600 cells equipped with monitored communication systems and regulated visiting areas.

The tunnel used in the 2021 escape extended 22 meters underground, constructed over months using basic implements to remove and conceal soil.

Location: Gilboa Regional Council

Inception: 2004

Capacity: 600

Website: https://www.gov.il/en/departments/PublicBodies/unit_gilboa

Phone: +972089780922

Website: https://gov.il/en/departments/PublicBodies/unit_gilboa

GPS coordinates: 32.54667,35.41861

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:00