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Israel: New Law Permits Nile Crocodiles for Prison Security; Ben Gvir Plans Deployment
An Israeli regulation that took effect Wednesday permits security entities to breed Nile crocodiles, potentially for use as prison security devices. Far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has proposed surrounding prisons housing Palestinian detainees with crocodiles, particularly at Ketziot Prison in southern Israel. The measure, signed by Environment Minister Idit Silman, transfers supervision of the animals from Israel's Nature and Parks Authority to security services—including the prison service that Ben Gvir directly oversees. The Authority opposes the plan.