Court Releases German Tourists Arrested Near Damon Prison

What Happened

During the night between Saturday and Sunday, guards at Damon Prison on Mount Carmel noticed two people standing outside and photographing the entrance. After it became clear that they were foreign nationals, the investigation was transferred to the police, and the tourists were arrested on suspicion of espionage.

The Court's Position

Judge Orit Kantor noted that she found no prohibition in Israeli law against photographing a prison from the outside. According to her, the materials presented did not include evidence supporting the suspicion that had arisen.

Release Without Bail

The Haifa Magistrate's Court ordered the immediate release of the two tourists, without requiring them to post bail. The judge also criticized the decision to arrest them and noted that, under these circumstances, greater discretion should have been exercised.

What Remains Unconfirmed

A representative of the Israel Prison Service claimed that materials documenting security-related facilities and activities were found in the tourists' possession. However, according to the source, this claim was not mentioned in the court's decision. The case number, the calendar date of the decision, and the specific statutory provisions were not stated in the report.

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