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Israeli rule change clears way for using crocodiles to deter prison breaks
Israeli Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman reclassified crocodiles to allow their use for security, including deterring prison escapes. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, who proposed surrounding a prison for Palestinian detainees with crocodiles like Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility, supported the decision.
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