Israel is planning to surround prisons with crocodile-filled moats inspired by Trump’s Alligator Alcatraz; now people are debating wildlife protection and land use
A proposal to use crocodile-filled moats around Israeli prison facilities has brought an unusual environmental question into focus: what happens when wildlife conservation, security and land management intersect? The plan, which was first proposed in December 2025 by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, involves using crocodiles around maximum-security prison wings. The idea was reportedly … Read more
