Gilboa Prison, High-security prison in Harod Valley, Israel
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
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