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
edit- Tegart fort, including the one inside Shikma Prison
References
edit- ^ Aerial view
- ^ „Ukraine asks Israel for info on Abu Sisi abduction“, in: Jerusalem Post, 23. März 2011
- ^ "Foreign supporters of Mordechai Vanunu demonstrate near Shikma prison".