Jewish Detainee Attacked by Inmates at Nitzan Prison During Holiday

Tal Yinon Dardik, a Jewish administrative detainee at Nitzan Prison, was allegedly attacked by four security prisoners, identified as terrorists, in the prison's exercise yard during the Rosh Hashanah holiday. According to a statement Dardik made to his family, the attack resulted in a stab wound to his face near his eye, causing significant bleeding. His family claims his clothing was soaked in blood and he sustained a deep cut above his eye.

Dardik was being held for violating a restraining order issued by the commander of the Central Command. Prior to his current detention, he had been on a hunger strike protesting his arrest and the order, which his family described as harsh and impossible to comply with.

The family is demanding answers regarding the circumstances of the attack and how such an encounter between inmates was permitted. They also assert that the incident highlights serious security concerns for Jewish prisoners in Israeli jails and requires an investigation.

The Israel Prison Service (IPS) presented a different account, stating that prison guards observed inmates physically assaulting another inmate. The guards intervened and apprehended those involved. A search of the area and the individuals yielded no weapons used in the assault. The IPS confirmed Dardik sustained injuries and received local treatment at the prison clinic.

Furthermore, the IPS suggested that Dardik, who was in the religious wing for the holiday, provoked other inmates in the exercise yard. The service also stated that two of the alleged attackers were arrested by the IPS investigation unit for further questioning. Surprisingly, the IPS claims the incident was not recorded by surveillance cameras, despite occurring in the prison yard.