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Israel Begins Digging Crocodile Moat at Ketziot Prison to Boost Security
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 4 hours ago
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Israel has begun digging a crocodile moat at Ketziot Prison as part of a security plan by Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. The project follows a legal change allowing crocodiles to be kept by security agencies, aiming to deter prison escapes and reduce costs.
- 01Excavation for a crocodile moat started at Ketziot Prison in the Negev this week.
- 02The moat will be about 170 meters long around a special prison wing, unseen from outside.
- 03The Nile crocodile was reclassified as a "managed wild animal" to allow security use.
- 04The Israel Prison Service supports the pilot to enhance deterrence and cut security costs.
- 05Minister Ben-Gvir initiated the plan six months ago to improve prison security.
- 06The project is limited to authorized security bodies following legal changes.
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