Cannabis

Two Israelis arrested in Cyprus after over 27 kg. of ketamine, other drugs found in apartment

A court on Thursday morning ordered that the two be remanded for eight days for investigative purposes. Their defense attorneys did not object to the police request.

Drugs found with an Israeli couple in Cyprus.
Drugs and drug paraphernalia seized from a central Israel apartment on September 22, 2026.

Police seize over 60 kg. of drugs in raids across central Israel

Ambulances are seen at the entrance to the emergency room at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem, August 23, 2026.

Two children hospitalized in Jerusalem after severe poisoning from THC-infused cannabis candies

A cannabis-growing operation raided by Israel Police in Migdal.

Yavne man indicted for running cannabis-growing operation, 423 kg. of drugs found


Secret Hamas-level 'weed tunnel' found in Israel

The tunnel was of such complexity that police say it rivals the secret Hamas terror tunnels from Gaza into Israel.

Marijuana plants found by police in Ramat Gan

What are the negative effects of smoking cannabis? - study

This study examined how cannabis smoking affects the biological process of aging and the answers aren’t so great. The good news is that the damage is reversible.

A man prepares a cigarette mixed with marijuana during Cannatech 2017, an annual global cannabis industry event, in Tel Aviv, Israel March 20, 2017.

Super-Pharm to independently import, sell medical cannabis in Israel

This follows several steps taken in Israel to make the use of medical cannabis more efficient for those who need it.

AN EMPLOYEE holds freshly-harvested medical cannabis flowers at Pharmocann, an Israeli medical cannabis company in the North.

Herzog, Sa'ar call on convicted cannabis users to request clemency

The President and Justice Minister are working to decriminalize the personal use of cannabis and make it an administrative offense as part of a broader push to reform Israel's penal system.

New Hope leader Gideon Sa'ar.

Israel will remove CBD from Dangerous Drug Ordinance

CBD, the second-most prevalent active ingredient in marijuana, will now be imported into Israel but will not be used in food, supplements or cosmetics.

AN EMPLOYEE holds freshly-harvested medical cannabis flowers at Pharmocann, an Israeli medical cannabis company in the North.

Marijuana for trauma: Report shows positive effects of medical cannabis

An Israeli medical center and cannabis producer are making a joint effort to report weed’s benefits.

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Sa'ar drafts decriminalization of cannabis plan

The justice minister's new bill aims to make cannabis offenses punishable by a NIS 1,000 fine on each occurrence.

GIDEON SA'AR in his Knesset office.

Sa'ar drafts decriminalization of cannabis plan

Justice Minister Gidon Sa'ar's new bill aims to make cannabis offenses punishable by a NIS 1,000 fine on each occurrence.

GIDEON SA'AR in his Knesset office.

Israeli-Canadian company makes leap in medical treatment with CBD

A major roadblock for the CBD pharmaceutical field has been smashed by Israeli-Canadian company Innocan Pharma.

CBD Oil is displayed at The Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBExpo) trade show in New York City, New York, US, May 30, 2019

Is weed bad for you? Brain function could be impacted when sober - study

Cannabis has numerous positive qualities and is often prescribed as a medication. But residual effects can impact cognitive function even when one sobers up.

An employee inspects the leaf of a cannabis plant at a medical marijuana plantation in northern Israel.