Israel clears way for using crocodiles to deter prisonbreaks

Israel reclassified Nile crocodiles as 'captive-bred wildlife' for security purposes.

Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman approved the regulatory change.

Oversight shifted from the Israel Nature and Parks Authority to designated security agencies.

The move allows security bodies like the Israel Prison Service to breed and keep crocodiles.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir backed the proposal to use crocodiles to deter prisonbreaks.