Two lion cubs, Ben Tzur and Uri, who were rescued last year after being illegally trafficked into Israel, were transferred to a big-cat sanctuary in South Africa on Tuesday, the Is

Two lion cubs, Ben Tzur and Uri, who were rescued last year after being illegally trafficked into Israel, were transferred to a big-cat sanctuary in South Africa on Tuesday, the Israel Nature and Parks Authority (INPA) announced on Thursday. Link Lion cubs find new home in South African shelter, drawing attention to illegal wildlife trade Ben Tzur and Uri are two of six lion cubs rescued in 2025 after being illegally smuggled into Israel and later found in the Palestinian Authority.