An Israeli court has halted a bizarre security plan to house Nile crocodiles in a moat surrounding a prison holding Palestinian inmates, after animal welfare advocates challenged the government’s authority and environmental oversight. The national security minister pushed for the $millions project, complete with crocodile sleeping quarters and feeding schedules, claiming it would boost security — but experts and authorities warned there’s no global precedent and serious ecological risks. The court ordered a pause pending further review, giving officials until Wednesday to respond.
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