The Israeli government has reclassified Nile crocodiles as 'specially managed wild animals' to advance a proposal inspired by the defunct Trump administration's Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention center.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir aims to encircle Ketziot Prison with a moat of crocodiles, citing security concerns after Palestinian escapes from Israeli facilities.The plan has drawn international condemnation, with groups like J Street criticizing the move as an escalation of cruelty.Environmental minister Idit Silman approved the reclassification, though it faces legal scrutiny and opposition from environmental organizations.Critics argue that crocodiles are not aggressive enough for such use and question the practicality of the measure.The proposal comes amid ongoing tensions in Gaza and the West Bank, where Israeli military actions have caused significant civilian casualties.Ben-Gvir has also defended harsh prison conditions for Palestinians, claiming they 'wet themselves' out of fear.

Meanwhile, Israel's military recently slaughtered 262 crocodiles on a farm near the occupied West Bank, highlighting the country's controversial approach to wildlife and security.The plan has sparked global outrage, with social media users calling it 'Bond villain-level lunacy.'