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Prison 10

Prison 10 is a primary military detention facility operated by the Israel Defense Forces, historically used for disciplinary and criminal incarceration of soldiers and recently emerging as a focal point for the Haredi anti-conscription struggle.

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Prison 10 (Kele 10) is a central military incarceration facility under the jurisdiction of the Israel Defense Forces. Its primary function is the detention of IDF personnel facing disciplinary infractions or criminal charges within the military justice system. However, the facility's role has expanded in the public consciousness due to the ongoing national debate over military conscription for the Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) community. In recent years, Prison 10 has become a symbolic site for those resisting the draft, frequently hosting yeshiva students detained for refusing to serve. This shift has transformed the prison into a frequent site for political demonstrations and high-profile visits by religious and political leaders. In June 2026, the facility gained significant attention following a visit by Shas chairman Aryeh Deri and UTJ leader Yitzhak Goldknopf to support detained students. These visits occurred amidst intense legislative efforts to regulate the status of Torah study and military exemptions, drawing criticism from other political figures who viewed the visits as an inappropriate use of a military facility for political signaling during wartime. The prison remains a critical intersection of military law and Israeli social friction.

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