Israeli Court Temporarily Halts Transfer of Nile Crocodiles to New Prison Facility
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First reported by N12 · 1 hour ago
What happened
An Israeli court temporarily blocked the government's plan to transfer Nile crocodiles to the Ketziot prison, following a petition by animal rights activists. The court ruled against Environment Minister Idith Silman's classification of the crocodiles as managed wild animals, halting the project promoted by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. The government must respond by August 16 as legal proceedings continue.
- 01Jerusalem District Court halts transfer of Nile crocodiles to Ketziot prison.
- 02The injunction follows a petition by animal rights group Let the Animals Live.
- 03The plan reclassifies crocodiles to allow their use as prison deterrents.
- 0421 million shekels allocated for the project, which has already begun groundwork.
- 05Nature and Parks Authority opposes the plan citing lack of professional basis.
- 06Court requires government response by August 16 before further action.
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