Cannabis

Israeli citizen arrested in Thailand for operating illegal cannabis farm

Krabi Governor Angkul Silathevakul said the province would not tolerate foreign nationals conducting illegal business within its borders. 

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WORKERS TAKE care of cannabis plants at a farm in central Israel, late last year.
Israel Police seize 42.5kg. of cannabis in a Tel Aviv apartment, January 7, 2026.

WATCH: Israel Police raid cannabis dens in Tel Aviv apartment, find drug bags in Haifa vehicle

Israel Police raided an apartment in Tel Aviv’s Kfar Shalem, seizing 42.5 kilograms of suspected cannabis, while separate operations in Haifa led to additional arrests and drug seizures.

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US REPRESENTATIVE Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and her husband Tim Mynett listen as Democratic presidential nominee US Vice President Kamala Harris delivers a speech during a rally on the National Mall, one week before the November 5 US presidential election, in Washington, US, October 29, 2024.

Fraud claims, wine money, Sharia: Ethical storms around Ilhan Omar’s husband

The legal battles facing Tim Mynett have reignited questions regarding the alignment of his business ventures with the strict Islamic values Congresswoman Omar champions.

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US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, December 11, 2025.

Trump weighs order to loosen federal marijuana restrictions

"We are looking at that very strongly," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, responding to reports that he is looking at directing agencies to treat marijuana as a Schedule III drug.

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Medical cannabis social networking app launches in Israel

The app is part of Belong.Life's network of medical apps aimed at improving quality of life.

JULY 25, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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Sacha Baron Cohen sues Massachusetts company over Cannabis commercial

Sacha Baron Cohen is suing the company for placing his image on a billboard to promote a produce he doesn't use and deems "controversial."

JULY 17, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Actor Sacha Baron Cohen, who played the character Borat, arrives for the U.S. premiere of "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit the Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan" at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood October 23, 2006.

Knesset speaker blocks MK with COVID-19 from voting

His decision put in jeopardy votes on bills supported by the coalition, including a Basic Law setting the rules for a rotation government and a bill that would legalize and decriminalize cannabis.

JULY 14, 2021ByGIL HOFFMAN
Knesset Speaker Mickey Levy with the special NFT created for new President Isaac Herzog.

Cannabis bill delayed at Mansour Abbas's request

His request also prevented the bill from being defeated due to the absence of a coalition MK diagnosed with COVID-19, Vladimir Beliak (Yesh Atid).

JULY 14, 2021ByGIL HOFFMAN, IDAN ZONSHINE
MK Mansour Abbas at the Knesset's Special Committee on Arab Society Affairs discussion of recent arrests in the sector.

US Senate democrats roll out draft bill to legalize cannabis

While adult use of cannabis is legal in 18 states, and allowed medically in 37, it remains illegal under US federal law, deterring banks and other businesses from dealing with cannabis companies.

JULY 14, 2021ByREUTERS
Hundreds of Israelis gather in Rabin Square in Tel Aviv on April 20, 2021to protest in favor of cannabis legalization and for reforms in the medical cannabis market.

Cannabis decriminalization to be Bennett's next coalition battle

Coalition chairwoman Idit Silman has said that she will 'learn from the opposition' and vote accordingly.

JULY 13, 2021ByGIL HOFFMAN
MK Sharren Haskel before the cannabis legalization vote

Ministerial committee advances cannabis decriminalization

By the end of September, the government expects Israelis will be able to carry 50 grams of cannabis, or 15 seeds, for recreational use, and reclassify CBD as a food additive.

JULY 12, 2021ByGIL HOFFMAN, IDAN ZONSHINE
Hundreds of Israelis gather in Rabin Square in Tel Aviv on April 20, 2021to protest in favor of cannabis legalization and for reforms in the medical cannabis market.

Man arrested for allegedly dripping cannabis into his baby's feeding tube

A man has been arrested for dripping cannabis drops into his baby's feeding tube. Two months ago he was caught after having kidnapped the baby from hospital.

JULY 9, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An employee holds a test-tube as he works in the tissue culture laboratory of Pharmocann, an Israeli medical cannabis company in northern Israel

Liberman's structural reforms: Infrastructure, bureaucracy and cannabis

Israel has not had a state budget since mid-2018 due to political gridlock, and Liberman has stressed that passing a budget by November is his top priority.

JULY 8, 2021ByZEV STUB
AVIGDOR LIBERMAN arrives at the Knesset ahead of the vote and swearing in of the 36th government, June 13, 2021.

Tikun Olam - Cannbit teams up with Gynica to offer women health solutions

The companies hope to offer new, cannabis-based solutions to women's health problems that currently have no medical solution.

JULY 3, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Avidekel oil, Tikun Olam Cannbit Pharmaceuticals.