The concept draws inspiration from a Florida prison facility cited by President Donald Trump, where the surrounding wetlands and alligators serve as a natural deterrent to escape.
Israel Prison Service officials have begun examining an unconventional detention concept after senior officers toured a crocodile farm in northern Israel to evaluate whether reptiles could serve as a natural security barrier for a future prison holding terrorists.
The visit to the Hamat Gader site followed instructions from National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who asked prison authorities to assess the practical feasibility of a facility surrounded by crocodiles to prevent escapes and strengthen deterrence.
According to officials familiar with the visit, the delegation focused on husbandry methods, feeding routines, enclosure safety, and the long-term requirements involved in maintaining large reptiles.