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Security · Full coverage

Israel Begins Construction of Crocodile Moat at Ketziot Prison to Boost Security

How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

Israel Begins Construction of Crocodile Moat at Ketziot Prison to Boost Security
75% right-leaning
Center 1Right 3

By דסק C14

First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jul 22, 2026

What happened

Israel has begun digging a 180-meter crocodile moat around the security wing of Ketziot Prison to improve security. The project, led by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, follows a legal change allowing crocodile possession for security purposes and is funded with 21 million shekels.

  • 01Construction of a 180-meter crocodile moat started at Ketziot Prison's security wing.
  • 02The project is led by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to enhance prison security.
  • 03Environmental Minister Idit Silman declared the Nile crocodile a domesticated wild animal, enabling the project.
  • 04The National Security Ministry allocated about 21 million shekels for the moat and infrastructure.
  • 05Israel lacks current regulations or pricing for crocodiles, complicating the project.
  • 06Crocodiles were previously imported for commercial farms in Jordan Valley and Arava regions.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Itamar Ben-GvirIdit Silman
OrganizationsNational Security Ministry, Environmental Protection Ministry, Ketziot Prison, Shin Bet, Israel Prison Service
PlacesKetziot Prison, Nukhba, Jordan Valley, Arava

Full coverage · 4 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Now 14Right · HebrewJul 22, 2026
Israel Begins Construction of Crocodile Moat at Ketziot Prison to Boost Security
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJul 22, 2026
Israel Begins Digging Crocodile Moat at Ketziot Prison to Boost Security
WallaCenter · HebrewJul 22, 2026
Israel Begins Crocodile Moat Pilot Around Ketziot Prison to Deter Security Prisoner Escapes
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 22, 2026
Israel Begins Digging Crocodile Moats in Ktziot Prison Pilot Program

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