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Israel advances crocodile plan to stop Palestinian prisoners escaping
The Israeli government reclassified Nile crocodiles as 'specially managed wild animals' to enable their use in a detention facility for Palestinian prisoners. The move, led by Environment Minister Idit Silman, faces opposition from the Environment Ministry's legal adviser and environmental groups.
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