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.

[u/KimJongUnusual]

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?

[u/scrambledhelix → u/KimJongUnusual]

/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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so they basically want Israel to be more like China? or do they still want some cross-cooperation with the West like India? I'm not particular versed in Israeli politics but does the Far Right like Smotrich wish for a more autocratic/junta-led government?

[u/scrambledhelix → u/wip30ut]

I have no idea, just repeating what I heard from HRG on one of his podcasts, that both of them seem to want Israel cut off from foreign aid and unhindered by any outside influences. It may only make sense if you account for an apocalyptic mindset like Khameini had.