Israel Prison Service: No Prizes For Child Murders

Israel’s Prison Service (IPS) is determined to prevent the marriage of Marie Pizam, a woman serving a life sentence for the 2008 murder of her four-year-old daughter, Rose, to Mujahid Aatzi, a convicted terrorist, according to a report by Mako. Pizam, whose case shocked the nation, plans to wed Aatzi, but senior IPS officials have vowed to block the move at all costs, describing it as an unacceptable “privilege” for someone convicted of such a heinous crime.

IPS sources expressed outrage, with one senior official stating, “A murderer like Pizam doesn’t deserve a reward. A wedding is a privilege, and it won’t happen. Publicly, it looks terrible, and we’d rightly face criticism if we allowed it.” The service is prepared to impose stringent restrictions to exhaust Pizam and derail her plans, warning that any attempt to bypass regulations will result in severe penalties.

According to the report, Pizam has not yet submitted official declarations of intent to marry Aatzi, raising suspicions within the IPS that the relationship may not be genuine. “They’ve never met and never will,” a senior officer noted. “What kind of relationship are we talking about? This seems more like an attempt to secure conjugal visits or benefits they don’t deserve.” The IPS is closely monitoring both inmates to prevent any surprise maneuvers, emphasizing that such efforts will be met with harsh consequences.

Sources familiar with the case revealed that Pizam is exploring the possibility of a “Utah marriage” via Zoom, a quick, legally recognized procedure recently attempted by convicted criminal Amir Bramly. “A Utah-style wedding is definitely an option, it takes five minutes on Zoom,” a source said. “Pizam is determined to marry. She’s tired of being alone, wants a partner, plans to convert to Islam, and even hopes to have children with Aatzi.”

The case has reignited public debate over prisoners’ rights, particularly for those convicted of grave offenses. Pizam’s 2008 conviction for killing her daughter, whose body was found in a suitcase in the Yarkon River, remains one of Israel’s most notorious crimes. Aatzi, a security prisoner, is serving time for terrorism-related offenses.

The IPS’s firm stance reflects broader tensions over balancing inmate privileges with public sentiment, especially in high-profile cases. As of now, no wedding date has been set, and the Prison Service’s aggressive measures signal a fierce commitment to preventing the union.