Two German nationals were arrested Saturday night on suspicion of photographing security facilities and security-related activity near Damon Prison. Prison officers approached them after seeing them photograph the entrance; cellphone images were found during an initial inspection. Israel Police took over the case and opened an investigation. The purpose of the photographs remains unclear.
WHO:Israeli prison officers arrested two German nationals; Israel Police is investigating.
WHAT:Two German nationals were arrested on suspicion of photographing security facilities near Damon Prison.
WHEN:Oct 24, 2026
WHERE:Damon Prison, Israel
WHY:The arrests followed officers spotting the men photographing the prison entrance and finding images on their cellphones.
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