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Israeli Gazelle Found Kept as Pet in Warehouse Near Menashe Brigade Area

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By חני לוין

First reported by Now 14 · Aug 12, 2026

What happened

Israeli security forces rescued a gazelle kept illegally as a pet in a warehouse near the Menashe Brigade area. The suspect was arrested and charged with illegal hunting and possession of a protected wild animal. The gazelle, found tagged and accustomed to humans, is unlikely to be released back into the wild and is receiving care at a wildlife hospital.

01Israeli gazelle found kept illegally as a pet in a warehouse near Menashe Brigade area.
02Operation involved Border Police and Israel Nature and Parks Authority inspectors.
03Suspect arrested and charged with illegal hunting and possession of protected wildlife.
04Gazelle was tagged, accustomed to humans, and fed an inadequate diet.
05Animal transferred to Ramat Gan Safari Wildlife Hospital for care and evaluation.
06Due to tagging and behavior, gazelle unlikely to be returned to the wild.

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