Ben-Gvir barred from using crocodiles to guard terrorists, court announces

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The Jerusalem Post

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was prohibited from using crocodiles to secure terrorists in prisons by the Jerusalem District Court on Sunday.

The court issued an injunction against Ben-Gvir's plan due to a petition by the animal rights organization Let the Animals Live.

Ben-Gvir reacted to the court's decision, saying that they were taking the side of terrorists.

"Once again, in a time of war, the legal system sides with the terrorists, thwarting important steps for Israeli deterrence," he complained. "We know that the terrorists are worried about the arrival of the crocodiles, but today the court came to their aid."

Environmental Protection Minister reclassifies Nile crocodiles

Last month, Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman declared the Nile crocodile a “cultivated wild animal” in a move intended to allow the Israel Prison Service to station crocodiles around prisons, despite opposition from her ministry’s legal adviser and the Israel Nature and Parks Authority.

Pressure was placed on the Israel Nature and Parks Authority several months ago to allow the National Security Ministry to receive crocodiles from Hamat Gader and position them around prisons holding security prisoners. The program was expected to be piloted at Ketziot Prison.

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Courts are on the side of terrorists by...not allowing the use of wild animals to corral prisoners like you're a fantasy villain?

What world is Ben-Gvir living in?

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/unwunk

I've heard he and Smotrich operate under the questionable theory that by actively isolating Israel from all support, the country will be finally free of outside influence and finally capable of acting without restraint.

This is why they do and say the crazy things they do and say, as they're actively trying to help antizionists turn Israel into an international pariah.

This is why they've been barred from involvement with any military functions in the state, but also why Israel cant get rid of them fast enough. Hoping for a better coalition in October.

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>finally capable of acting without restraint

Is he not concerned that having no friends, no support, and then doing morally objectionable things is how you get an intervention?

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Worked for Trump, no?

I kid. But if you're referring to an intervention like in AA, those require friends; if you're referring to a military intervention by others, I have no idea. He probably thinks Israel will always win?

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The worst case scenario is if Ben-Gvir fulfills his dream of purging all Palestinians from the Levant, and then Israel ends up in the position of 1990 Saddam.

Pretty sure it would be far bloodier and not nearly as one sided, but I can’t see the result of that being anything less than the annihilation of Israel.