Lawyer Arrested for Attempting to Smuggle Drugs to Prisoner in Israeli Jail

An attorney from central Israel was arrested on August 5, 2026, on suspicion of trying to smuggle drugs into a prison during a visit to represent an inmate. The arrest was part of an operational activity by the Israel Prison Service (IPS). The suspected contraband was seized and sent for analysis, with the investigation conducted jointly by the IPS investigation unit and the Shdot police station. After questioning, the lawyer was detained and brought before a court, which extended her detention until Friday. The court also imposed a gag order preventing the publication of her name. The ongoing investigation aims to clarify the circumstances surrounding the attempted smuggling and the intended use of the contraband by the prisoner. Authorities are also examining whether a phone found in the prison was used in connection with the escape of an individual named Sasson, although no definitive link has been established yet.