Minister Silman signs declaration to enable 'crocodile prison' for terrorists, advancing Ben Gvir's plan

Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman signed a legal declaration that will allow the Israel Prison Service to surround prisons with Nile crocodiles to prevent escapes, advancing National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's 'crocodile prison' plan for terrorists, according to Israeli media reports.

Tonight, Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman signed a legal declaration to allow the Israel Prison Service to keep Nile crocodiles, advancing National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's 'crocodile prison' plan for Nukhba terrorists, according to Israeli media reports. The signature is the latest step in a sequence of developments reported since 20:52 Jerusalem.

At 20:52 Jerusalem, Channel 12 first reported the proposal, citing an agreement between Ben Gvir and Silman. Minutes later, Yedioth Ahronoth confirmed the agreement, adding that Silman had signed a declaration enabling the prison service to hold crocodiles. Further reports then specified that the signature was a formal step in the plan. The corroboration evolved from a single news outlet to multiple sources.

The initiative, as The Zioneer reported earlier tonight, follows a similar move by former US President Donald Trump in Florida. The declared aim is to surround the prison with Nile crocodiles as a deterrent against escapes, targeting Nukhba (Hamas) terrorists.

It remains unclear when the crocodiles will be introduced, how many will be used, and whether any legal or regulatory approvals beyond the declaration are required. The reports are based on unnamed Israeli media sources; no official confirmation from the ministers' offices has been issued.

4 developments

1. 2 hours ago · 21:24 · 16 JulLatest

   Minister Silman officially signed the legal declaration enabling the crocodile plan.

2. 21:00 · 16 Jul

   Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman signed a declaration authorizing IPS crocodile possession.

3. 20:58 · 16 Jul

   Agreement reached between Ben Gvir and Silman on crocodile prison plan.

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