Shikma Prison

Prison in Ashkelon, Israel

Shikma Prison (Hebrew: בית סוהר שקמה) is an Israeli prison located in Ashkelon.[1]

There are many Palestinian prisoners there including the engineer Dirar Abu Sisi who was kidnapped in Ukraine in February 2011.[2] Among the former prisoners is Israeli scientist Mordechai Vanunu.[3]

See also

  • Tegart fort, including the one inside Shikma Prison

References

  1. ^ Aerial view
  2. ^ „Ukraine asks Israel for info on Abu Sisi abduction“, in: Jerusalem Post, 23. März 2011
  3. ^ "Foreign supporters of Mordechai Vanunu demonstrate near Shikma prison".
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