Marijuana

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.

|ByJAMES GENN
Israel Police seize 42.5kg. of cannabis in a Tel Aviv apartment, January 7, 2026.
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.

|ByREUTERS
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Trump admin. likely to ease restrictions on marijuana in US - report

Marijuana companies have poured millions of dollars into Trump’s political campaign, with many attending Trump’s $1 million-a-plate fundraiser.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
First ever kosher-for-Passover THC gummies launched.

Passover just got a lot more relaxing: First ever kosher-for-Passover THC gummies launched

Due to the added dietary restrictions presented by the Passover holiday, many edibles are out of the question for holidays - Tokin' Chews provides a suitable alternative.

|ByJOANIE MARGULIES

Jerusalem picked to host world's leading cannabis research conference

This year's conference will also mark at the ninetieth birthday of Jerusalem native, Prof. Raphael Mechoulam, known throughout the world as the "father of cannabinoid research."

FEBRUARY 2, 2021ByIDAN ZONSHINE
International Convention Center ( ICC ) in Jerusalem

Israeli medical cannabis company selected for exclusive French pilot

Panaxia was selected as one of only four main suppliers for the pilot, along with its European partner, Neuraxpharm.

JANUARY 30, 2021ByIDAN ZONSHINE
Medical cannabis sublingual tablets from the Naxiva-Panaxir line by Panaxia and Neuraxpharm.

Cannabis can reduce COVID-19 complications, mitigate fibrosis - study

A study found that 3 of the strains tested were able to inhibit cytokine storms and mitigate future risks of developing pulmonary fibrosis.

JANUARY 27, 2021ByIDAN ZONSHINE
A worker touches a cannabis plant at a growing facility for the Tikun Olam company near the northern city of Safed

Israeli cannabis oil 'espresso machine' start-up smashes funding goal

The company says it is only months from launching its product in Israel and plans to enter the US market next year.

JANUARY 27, 2021ByIDAN ZONSHINE
Green Point's prototype cannabis oil extraction machine.

Israeli cannabis, tobacco use has risen sharply during COVID-19 - survey

Over 1 in 5 Israelis have refrained or delayed medical treatment for fear of catching the disease.

JANUARY 12, 2021ByIDAN ZONSHINE
Cigarettes filled with medical cannabis are seen at Pharmocann, an Israeli medical cannabis company in northern Israel January 24, 2019. Picture taken January 24, 2019.

Economy and Industry Ministry approves Israeli cannabis production factory

The Economy and Industry Ministry has approved the establishment of a new factory for the production of cannabis products, the first of its kind.

JANUARY 6, 2021ByABIGAIL ADLER
A CanBreed researcher takes a sample from a cannabis plant.

IDF court to ease rules on cannabis use for officers and NCOs

The decision by Hayut may signal optimism for those still hoping Israel will follow through on its promise to legalize recreational cannabis.

JANUARY 5, 2021ByIDAN ZONSHINE
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a ceremony for new IDF officers

Israelis smuggle drugs into Dubai for New Year's celebrations - report

What started as an attempt to escape the lockdown in Israel and have some harmless fun may end very seriously for several Israelis.

JANUARY 2, 2021ByTOBIAS SIEGAL
ISRAELIS AND locals celebrate Hanukkah in Dubai, on December 10.

First commercial medical cannabis export from Israel lands in Germany

Germany is home to the fastest-growing medical cannabis market outside the US.

DECEMBER 25, 2020ByIDAN ZONSHINE
Assi Rotbart, Chief Business Officer and Director at Panaxia, stands with Yuval Landschaft, the director of the Healthy Ministry's Medical Cannabis Unit alongside Israel's first commercial export of medical cannabis products to Germany.

Will Israeli elections bury cannabis legalization? - analysis

Once the Knesset officially dissolves, cannabis legislation has two potential fates. The author explains what they are.

DECEMBER 23, 2020ByIDAN ZONSHINE
Cannabis plants grown in the Hortica lab