Katy Perry (prison commissioner)

Katy Perry (Hebrew: קטי פרי; born c. 1964) is the former head of the Israel Prison Service, appointed in 2021.

[citation needed] In December 2020, the Minister of Internal Security, Amir Ohana, decided to appoint Perry as the 18th IPS Commissioner.

[citation needed] On January 24, 2021, Perry was appointed commissioner of prisons and promoted to the rank of Major General.

[citation needed] During her tenure, the Gilboa Prison break happened, and as such Perry faced calls to resign.

[4][5] On December 27, 2023, national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has stated that will not extend her term despite the war and tension from the coalition.