Shikma Prison Explained

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

Notes and References

1. http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shikma-prison/view/?service=0 Aerial view
2. http://www.jpost.com/International/Article.aspx?id=213430 „Ukraine asks Israel for info on Abu Sisi abduction“
3. Web site: Foreign supporters of Mordechai Vanunu demonstrate near Shikma prison.