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Israel to use crocodiles for prison security after rule change

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Israel has reclassified crocodiles, allowing them to be used for security purposes, including deterring prison breaks. This regulatory change, championed by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, follows his proposal to use crocodiles to secure facilities for Palestinian detainees, drawing parallels to a US concept known as 'Alligator Alcatraz'. The move has faced opposition from the Israel Nature and Parks Authority but has been welcomed by Ben Gvir, who shared an AI-generated image promoting the idea. AI

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Israel to use crocodiles for prison security after rule change

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Israeli rule change clears way for using crocodiles to deter prison breaks

    Israeli Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman has reclassified crocodiles from wild animals to “captive-bred wildlife”, a move that clears the way for the reptiles to be used for security purposes, including to deter prison escapes. Far-right National Security Minister It…

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