The judge ruled that claims that the move would harm the animals must be examined. Ben-Gvir responded by accusing the judicial system of 'siding with terrorists' and obstructing measures he said were necessary for Israeli deterrence

Injunction bars authorities from locating or preparing crocodiles for transfer while the court reviews an animal rights petition; Ben-Gvir accuses judges of siding with terrorists

The court issued an injunction against Ben-Gvir's plan due to a petition by the animal rights organization Let the Animals Live.