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Israel Advances Crocodile Prison Security Pilot After Environmental Approval

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First reported by Channel 13 · 5 hours ago

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Israel's Environment Minister Idit Silman approved reclassifying crocodiles to enable a pilot program placing them around security prisons, advancing National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's initiative to deter terrorists and reduce security costs.

01Environment Minister Idit Silman reclassifies crocodiles as managed wild animals for security use.
02This change allows the Israel Prison Service to pilot holding crocodiles around security prisons.
03The initiative was proposed by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir six months ago.
04The pilot targets prisons holding Nukhba terrorists, aiming to enhance deterrence and cut costs.
05Legal barriers were removed after joint work by environmental and security agencies.
06The new classification limits crocodile holding to security bodies and the pilot project only.

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