Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman declared the Nile crocodile a "cultivated wild animal," paving the way for National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's proposed "croc

Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman declared the Nile crocodile a "cultivated wild animal," paving the way for National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's proposed "crocodile prison," despite legal objections. Link Silman declares Nile crocodile ‘cultivated wild animal’ to allow Ben-Gvir's 'crocodile prison' plan The environmental protection minister changed the crocodile’s legal status to facilitate National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s proposed “crocodile prison.”