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

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".

31°39′52″N 34°35′44″E / 31.664454°N 34.595566°E / 31.664454; 34.595566

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