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Two German Nationals Detained in Israel for Photographing Prison
Two German citizens were arrested on Saturday, October 24, 2026, after being caught photographing the entrance of Damon Prison on Mount Carmel in northern Israel. Prison guards spotted the two men outside the facility, and police subsequently apprehended them. Damon Prison is a high-security facility that holds security prisoners and detainees, including Palestinian female inmates and teenagers, and recently established a special wing for defendants involved in espionage cases.
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What happened
- 01Two German citizens were arrested on Saturday, October 24, 2026, for photographing the entrance of Damon Prison on Mount Carmel.
- 02The Israeli police and the Shin Bet are investigating the suspects for alleged security offenses.
- 03An examination of the suspects' mobile phones reportedly revealed images of other security installations and activities.
- 04Damon Prison holds security prisoners, including Palestinian female inmates, and has a wing for espionage suspects.
- 05The Haifa Magistrate's Court extended the detention of the two German nationals by 24 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
- 06The court hearing concerning the detention of the two suspects was conducted behind closed doors.
Following the arrests, an examination of the suspects' mobile phones reportedly revealed images of other security installations and activities. The Israeli police and the Shin Bet security agency launched a joint investigation to determine the circumstances, the purpose of the photography, and whether the suspects were acting on behalf of a third party. No charges have been filed, and authorities have not presented evidence linking the detainees to any foreign entity.
On Sunday, October 25, 2026, the Haifa Magistrate's Court extended the detention of the two German nationals by 24 hours. The court hearing regarding their case was conducted behind closed doors. The investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
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