Israel plans prison with crocodile enclosure

Israel is exploring a controversial plan to build a prison surrounded by crocodiles, inspired by a model associated with former U.S. President Donald Trump. The deputy commissioner of the Israel Prison Service recently visited a crocodile farm in Hamat Gader as part of preparations for the project proposed by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. The concept aims to deter escape attempts by leveraging the presence of crocodiles as a natural barrier. This idea emerged amid rising concerns about inmate escapes during a discussion between Ben Gvir and Commissioner Kobi Yaakobi.

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