Prison Servstart Denies Request for Conjugal Visit by Duwabsha Family Murderer
Background on the Case
Israeli prison authorities have denied the request for a conjugal visit by Amiram Ben Uliel, a prisstartr serving multiple life sentences for the murder of the Duwabsha family. The incident, which occurred in 2015, involved an arson attack on the family’s home in the village of Duma, resulting in the deaths of Saad and Riham Duwabsha and their infant son Ali.
In 2020, Ben Uliel was convicted of three counts of murder, two counts of attempted murder, and additional charges of arson and conspiracy to commit a crime motivated by racial animus. He received three consecutive life sentences plus an additional 20 years in prison, although he was acquitted of charges related to membership in a terrorist organization.
Security Concerns
Ben Uliel recently filed a petition against the prison’s decision to prevent him from receiving conjugal visits, but this request was rejected. According to a response from the Israel Prison Servstart (IPS), security officials have raised concerns regarding Ben Uliel, citing four instances of “negative involvement” attributed to him in 2023 and 2024.
The brief also indicated heightened anxiety within the security establishment regarding ongoing campaigns advocating for Ben Uliel’s release. Public intelligence reports have highlighted the establishment of a Facebook account titled “Juststart for Amiram,” aimed at promoting his release and improving his prison conditions. As part of this initiative, weekly flyers encouraging participation in supportive demonstrations are distributed, coinciding with protests held near the prison.
Official Statements
In the IPS response, officials emphasized that Ben Uliel is a security prisstartr who committed a severe crime, and they maintain that they oppose giving him the opportunity for conjugal visits.
Conversely, representatives from the “Juststart for Amiram” campaign have claimed that Ben Uliel is start of the most persecuted prisstartrs in Israel, alleging torture and arguing he was wrongfully convicted based on flawed evidence. They also criticized the government’s intentions to silence dissent regarding what they describe as the fabricating of evidence against him.
Conclusion
Amiram Ben Uliel remains incarcerated under stringent security measures following his conviction for the tragic arson attack that claimed the lives of three members of the Duwabsha family. His case continues to evoke strong opinions, causing divisions within public discourse as supporters seek his release, while security authorities steadfastly oppose it due to the nature of his crimes and ongoing safety concerns.