Jerusalem Court Temporarily Halts Plan to Deploy Nile Crocodiles in Israeli Prisons
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First reported by N12 · 51 minutes ago
What happened
The Jerusalem District Court has temporarily blocked Israel's plan to place Nile crocodiles in prisons for security purposes, following a petition by animal rights activists. The court's injunction halts actions based on Environment Minister Idit Silman's controversial reclassification of the crocodiles until further legal review. The government must respond within two weeks, while construction at Ketziot prison continues. The plan has drawn criticism from experts and activists over legal and safety concerns.
- 01Jerusalem court issues injunction stopping Nile crocodile prison deployment plan.
- 02Animal rights group Let the Animals Live filed urgent petition against the move.
- 03Minister Silman reclassified crocodiles as "cultivated wild animals" for security use.
- 04Government allocated 21 million shekels for the pilot project at Ketziot prison.
- 05Experts warn the plan lacks legal basis and risks public and animal safety.
- 06National Security Minister Ben-Gvir criticizes court for blocking deterrence efforts.
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