The escape on Monday was seen as a rare humiliation of Israel’s security establishment, and was celebrated by Palestinians. The other two inmates were still at large on Saturday.
Tag: Prison Escapes
A Hole, a Tunnel, a 32-Yard Crawl: Palestinians Still Free After Jailbreak
A huge manhunt has failed to find six Palestinian prisoners who escaped an Israeli jail early on Monday morning.
Manhunt Underway After 6 Palestinians Escape Israeli Prison
Four of the fugitives had been convicted of terror offenses and were serving at least two life sentences, while legal proceedings continued for the other two.
Emma Coronel Aispuro Set to Plead Guilty to Helping Run Drug Empire
Emma Coronel Aispuro is scheduled to appear in court in Washington on Thursday to admit her role in her husband’s criminal activities.
More Than 1,800 Prisoners Are Broken Out of Jail in Nigeria
Gunmen bearing machine guns and grenades stormed a prison in a restive part of southeast Nigeria many refer to as Biafra, letting loose any inmate who wanted out.
At Least Eight Killed in Haiti Prison Break
One of Haiti’s most powerful gang leaders was among the inmates who fled the prison in Port-au-Prince.
Peter Madsen, Killer of Kim Wall, Is Sentenced for a Jailbreak
A Copenhagen court imposed a 21-month prison term on Mr. Madsen for an escape attempt in October. He was already serving life for murdering Ms. Wall, a Swedish journalist, on a submarine in 2017.
Nigerian Forces Fire on Protesters
The toll was unclear, but witnesses said several people were shot during demonstrations against police brutality in Lagos. The governor said “miscreants” had hijacked mostly peaceful protests.
Peter Madsen, Who Killed Kim Wall on Submarine, Briefly Escapes Prison
Mr. Madsen fled the Herstedvester Prison near Copenhagen after threatening staff and wearing a fake explosive belt. He was detained a short time later, the police said.
1,300 Escape in Congo Prison Break After an Attack Claimed by ISIS
Local officials blamed an Islamist militant group for the assault on the prison and a nearby military camp in the northeastern part of the country.