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Jerusalem Court Halts Itamar Ben-Gvir’s Crocodile Moat Plan Around Ketziot Prison
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First reported by N12 · 2 hours ago
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The Jerusalem District Court temporarily halted construction of a crocodile moat around Ketziot Prison’s security wing, citing concerns over prisoner conditions. Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir condemned the ruling, promising to push the project after elections. The initiative aims to boost security by surrounding Palestinian terrorists with a crocodile-filled trench.
- 01Jerusalem court issued injunction freezing crocodile moat construction at Ketziot Prison.
- 02Judge cited concerns over prisoners’ conditions as grounds for temporary halt.
- 03Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir condemned judiciary for siding with terrorists during wartime.
- 04Initial excavation began last Wednesday around prison wing holding Palestinian terrorists.
- 05Project follows crocodile’s protected status enabling legal use by security forces.
- 06National Security Ministry allocated 21 million shekels for moat and infrastructure.
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The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Now 14Right · Hebrew33 minutes ago
Jerusalem Court Halts Itamar Ben-Gvir’s Crocodile Moat Plan Around Ketziot Prison
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Israeli Court Temporarily Halts Transfer of Nile Crocodiles to New Prison Facility
CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew1 hour ago
Jerusalem Court Temporarily Halts Plan to Deploy Nile Crocodiles in Israeli Prisons
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Jerusalem Court Suspends Ben Gvir’s Plan to Deploy Nile Crocodiles at Ketziot Prison
WallaCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Jerusalem Court Temporarily Halts Ben Gvir's Plan to Transfer Crocodiles to Ketziot Prison
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Jerusalem Court Halts Nile Crocodile Transfer to Ketziot Prison Amid Legal Challenge
Channel 13Center · Hebrew2 hours ago
Jerusalem Court Halts Ben Gvir's Crocodile Prison Plan Pending Further Review
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
District Court Issues Injunction Against Minister Ben-Gvir's 'Crocodile Prison'
YnetCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Jerusalem Court Temporarily Halts Plan to Transfer Nile Crocodiles to Israeli Prison Facility
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