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Crocodiles as prison guards: Israeli moat plan dehumanizes Palestinian prisoners

When Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir proposed surrounding a prison holding Palestinian security detainees with Nile crocodiles, many people dismissed the idea as political theater.

The Conversation · Aug 26

Human rights groups condemn ‘vicious’ Israeli plan to create ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ for Palestinian prisoners

Far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is pushing ahead with plans to build a huge crocodile-filled moat around Ketziot Prison

The Independent UK · Jul 28

Israel clears way for crocodile-guarded prisons in controversial rule change

A controversial decision by the Israeli government has opened the door to using crocodiles as part of prison security infrastructure. Environmental protection minister Idit Silman reclassified Nile crocodiles in a move backed by Israel's far-right national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

The Times of India · Jul 19

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Ben Gvir's Plan to Surround Palestinian Prison With Crocodiles Moves Closer to Completion

Israel has removed a key legal obstacle to Itamar Ben-Gvir's proposal to surround a prison holding Palestinian detainees with crocodiles, though the controversial plan still faces legal and practical hurdles.

International Business Times UK · Jul 18

Palestinians see plan to push them from land as Israel builds national park

For Israel, the park in Sebastia will be a link to their heritage. Palestinians see an attempt to force them out.

Al Jazeera · May 24, 2025

Angry Israelis heckle ministers out of hospital as they visit wounded: ‘You’ve ruined this country’

Pressure is mounting on Israeli authorities to confirm the fate of those missing. Warning: This article contains details that some may find distressing

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023

Israel: Eilat’s Red Sea coral reefs deteriorating

The condition of the coral reefs in the Gulf of Eilat/Aqaba continues to deteriorate, according to the report for 2022 on the Israel National Monitoring Program in the Northern Gulf of Aqaba published on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite news:

Dynamite News · Aug 18, 2023

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Israeli Minister To Introduce Gender-Segregated Bathing Pilot In Natural Springs

Controversial program aims to accommodate religious groups while raising concerns of gender equality.

Zenger · Aug 1, 2023

Israel, Morocco Ink Environment Deal In Latest Sign Of Warming Ties

Agreement includes cooperation on waste management, renewable energies, and preservation of marine environment

Zenger · Jun 25, 2023

Israel's plastic tax repeal signals climate policy shift

Israel's new government is moving quickly to repeal a tax on single-use plastic goods like cups, plates and cutlery

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023

Israel heads for new election as fragile coalition collapses

Israel is heading for its fifth election in less than four years as the fractious ruling coalition headed by Prime Minister Naftali Bennett collapsed following a series of internal disputes.

Tribune News Service · Jun 20, 2022

Israeli coalition becomes minority gov’t after legislator quits

Ghaida Rinawie Zoabi reportedly cited treatment of mourners at Shireen Abu Akleh’s funeral in resignation letter.

Al Jazeera · May 19, 2022

Shaky Israeli coalition is jolted as another lawmaker quits

Another member of Israel’s parliament says she's quitting the ruling coalition, leaving embattled Prime Minister Naftali Bennett in control of a crumbling minority government

The Independent UK · May 19, 2022

Israeli Parliament Bars Critic of PM Bennett from Reelection

Israel’s parliament has barred a breakaway member of Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's party from running for reelection with any political faction, a small political victory for the premier as he seeks to stabilize the fragile government and a warning to any other rebel lawmakers. The Knesset committee voted 7-0 on…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 26, 2022

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The Hindu · Apr 20, 2022

A crisis for Naftali Bennett

The Israel PM is on a weak footing after his government lost its majority in Parliament

The Hindu · Apr 7, 2022

Bad or worse: On the faultlines within the Israel’s ruling coalition

The faultlines within the ruling coalition in Israel are becoming increasingly evident

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 7, 2022

Yamina Lawmaker's Resignation Shakes Israel Government

The Israeli government was hit with a new crisis, described as a “political earthquake,” following the shock resignation of Yamina member, MP Idit Silman, a move that deprived the government of its parliamentary majority. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett held a series of meetings with the deputies in his party,…

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022

Israeli government on verge of collapse as Netanyahu eyes political comeback

Idit Silman’s deflection leaves prime minister Naftali Bennett with same number of seats as opposition

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Al Jazeera · Apr 6, 2022

Israel’s PM Bennett loses majority after MP quits coalition

Idit Silman’s decision has left Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s coalition with 60 seats, the same as the opposition.

Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2022

Israel faces return to political deadlock as lawmaker quits

Israel’s governing coalition lost its majority after a member of Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s Yamina party resigned, dragging the country back into political deadlock and raising the prospects of an early election.

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022

Israeli government loses wafer-thin majority, returning country to ‘political crisis mode’

Controversial former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomes Idit Silman’s decision

Axios · Apr 6, 2022

Israeli government on brink of collapse after key lawmaker quits coalition

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett lost his narrow parliamentary majority.

France 24 · Apr 6, 2022

Israeli lawmaker quits, threatening Bennett's fragile hold on parliament

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett lost his razor-thin parliamentary majority on Wednesday after a lawmaker from his nationalist party quit, leaving his government with a more precarious grip on power but in no immediate danger of collapse.

Reuters · Apr 6, 2022

Israeli lawmaker quits, threatening Bennett's hold on parliament

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 6, 2022

Israeli Government Loses Majority as Backbencher Quits

An Israeli lawmaker quit the government's wafer-thin ruling coalition over a religious dispute on Wednesday, throwing the fragile alliance into disarray without a majority in parliament. Backbencher Idit Silman's departure raises the possibility of new parliamentary elections less than a year after the government took office.

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