Two German Nationals Detained in Israel for Photographing Prison
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Israeli police detained two German citizens for photographing the "Damon" prison near Haifa on Saturday, October 24. A Haifa court extended their detention by 24 hours on Sunday. The "Damon" prison holds individuals involved in national security cases and espionage. The article also mentions a separate report about alleged Russian interference in upcoming Israeli elections.
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- Two German citizens were detained in Haifa for photographing the "Damon" prison.
- A Haifa court extended the detention of the two German nationals by 24 hours.
- The "Damon" prison holds inmates involved in national security and espionage cases.
- The incident occurred on Saturday, October 24, with details released Sunday.
- The article also references an alleged Russian campaign to interfere in Israeli elections.
Israeli authorities detained two German citizens on suspicion of photographing a sensitive government facility, the "Damon" prison located in Haifa's Carmel Park area. The incident occurred on Saturday evening, October 24, with authorities releasing details the following day. A Haifa Magistrate's Court ordered the suspects held for an additional 24 hours on Sunday, October 25. The court hearing was conducted behind closed doors.
The "Damon" facility houses individuals convicted or awaiting trial for offenses related to Israeli national security, including women and minors. The prison recently established a special unit for dozens of individuals accused or suspected of espionage.
The article also references a separate, earlier report by "Cursor" about an alleged Russian attempt to interfere in Israel's upcoming Knesset elections, scheduled for October 27. This alleged campaign aimed to manipulate public opinion through fake social media accounts, spreading provocative content to exacerbate societal divisions. A private cybersecurity firm, working with the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), reportedly took action against approximately 80 accounts linked to this operation. The Shin Bet had previously announced the removal of numerous profiles from social media, which they claimed were part of a foreign campaign to influence the Israeli election process.
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