Itamar Ben Gvir Faces Legal Setback Over Crocodile Security Plan Amid Political Tensions

First reported by N12 · 1 day ago

What happened

Israeli Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's plan to use crocodiles for prison security is blocked by a court injunction amid animal rights concerns. Ben Gvir dismisses the ruling as judicial obstruction, while Prime Minister Netanyahu continues to support him. The controversy reflects broader political tensions involving Ben Gvir's confrontational style and challenges to Israel's legal system.

• 01Jerusalem court halts Ben Gvir's plan to deploy crocodiles for prison security at Ketziot.
• 02Animal rights group Let the Animals Live successfully petitioned against the crocodile use.
• 03Ben Gvir calls the injunction judicial obstruction and frames crocodiles as deterrence.
• 04Prime Minister Netanyahu supports Ben Gvir despite petitions for his removal.
• 05Defense Minister Israel Katz adopts Ben Gvir's aggressive tactics, including firing military commanders.
• 06Supreme Court expected to issue interim rulings limiting Ben Gvir's influence over law enforcement.

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CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew2 hours ago

Itamar Ben Gvir Faces Legal Setback Over Crocodile Security Plan Amid Political Tensions

Now 14Right · Hebrew1 day ago

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 day ago

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CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew1 day ago

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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 day ago

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WallaCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Jerusalem Court Temporarily Halts Ben Gvir's Plan to Transfer Crocodiles to Ketziot Prison

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew1 day ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

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Channel 13Center · Hebrew1 day ago

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 day ago

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Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Court Blocks Ben Gvir's 'Crocodile' Plan at Ketziot Prison

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

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N12Center · Hebrew1 day ago

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MakoCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

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