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Israeli Environment Minister Approves Crocodiles Around Prisons Despite Legal and Environmental Opposition

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First reported by Channel 13 · 18 hours ago

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Israeli Environment Minister Idit Silman approved placing Nile crocodiles around prisons to enhance security, ignoring legal and environmental warnings. The Nature and Parks Authority and ministry legal advisor opposed the move due to safety and animal welfare concerns. Environmental groups vow to challenge the decision in court.

01Environment Minister Silman approved Nile crocodiles around prisons despite legal and environmental opposition.
02Legal advisor and Nature and Parks Authority found no scientific basis or precedent for the plan.
03Concerns include animal welfare, public safety, and ecological risks from potential crocodile escapes.
04Minister Silman created a new legal category to enable the initiative, overriding expert advice.
05Environmental groups strongly oppose the plan and consider petitioning Israel's Supreme Court.
06The pilot program is set to begin at Ketziot Prison, sparking ongoing controversy.

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