Israel opens door to using crocodiles to deter prison escapes

Israel is exploring an unconventional method to prevent prison escapes: deploying crocodiles. Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman has classified Nile crocodiles as "captive wildlife," a regulatory shift that opens the door for their use in correctional facilities. This initiative has garnered support from far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, who had previously proposed using the reptiles to deter Palestinian inmates. Ben Gvir even posted on social media, accompanied by an AI-generated image, suggesting that escaping terrorists should "think twice" about their actions. The crocodiles could potentially be stationed around Ketziot prison in southern Israel, a facility holding numerous Hamas militants captured following the October 7 attacks. While the Israeli Nature and Parks Authority had reportedly opposed the plan, the new regulation allows for crocodiles to be held by security bodies under specific conditions. This concept draws parallels to a controversial migrant detention center in Florida, nicknamed "Alcatraz of the alligators," which operated briefly in 2025.

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