The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/cannabis/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:24:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Cannabis | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/cannabis/ 32 32 Health Ministry panel seeks to halt use of medical cannabis in smokable form https://www.timesofisrael.com/health-ministry-panel-seeks-to-halt-use-of-medical-cannabis-in-smokable-form/ Mon, 04 May 2026 01:27:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3815531 Committee notes potentially harmful effects, spiking number of users; recommends stricter guidelines and a more limited use of the drug

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]]> Israeli researchers find cannabis compounds could lead to 1st drug for fatty liver disease https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-researchers-find-cannabis-compounds-could-lead-to-1st-drug-for-fatty-liver-disease/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:29:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3767567 As 1 out of every 3 adults worldwide suffers from the condition, Hebrew University scientists use non-psychoactive substances to change how the organ manages energy and cleans itself

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]]> Amid high demand, medical cannabis experts hail ‘game-changing’ relaxation of rules https://www.timesofisrael.com/amid-high-demand-medical-cannabis-experts-hail-game-changing-relaxation-of-rules/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 06:10:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3219564&preview=true&preview_id=3219564 Estimates see upcoming Health Ministry policy changes combined with war-related PTSD cases driving a 70 percent growth in registered patients

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]]> Herzog helps secure release of Israeli held in Dubai on drug offense https://www.timesofisrael.com/herzog-helps-secure-release-of-israeli-held-in-dubai-on-drug-offense/ Mon, 26 Jun 2023 20:01:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3041148 Man was arrested earlier this month in United Arab Emirates after 29 grams of cannabis found in his bag during stopover on journey from Thailand to Israel

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]]> Raphael Mechoulam, Israel’s ‘father of cannabis research,’ dies at 92 https://www.timesofisrael.com/raphael-mechoulam-israels-father-of-cannabis-research-dies-at-92/ Sat, 11 Mar 2023 02:56:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2971461 Esteemed scientist led pioneering research into psychoactive substance, with findings that helped ease its shift out of counterculture and into the mainstream

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]]> Police bust network of doctors allegedly selling medical marijuana permits https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-bust-network-of-doctors-allegedly-selling-medical-marijuana-permits/ Mon, 05 Dec 2022 11:31:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2890867 Authorities say senior medics and brokers provided online service netting thousands of shekels apiece; say drug dealers exploited network to purchase supplies

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]]> Aliens? Root cause of Australia’s pink sky a bit more dope https://www.timesofisrael.com/aliens-root-cause-of-australias-pink-sky-a-bit-more-dope/ Fri, 22 Jul 2022 07:29:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2804022 Speculation over zany heavens abounded on social media; culprit revealed to be medical cannabis farm that did not close its blinds

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]]> Israeli researchers use repurposed plant virus to grow ‘enhanced’ cannabis https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-researchers-use-repurposed-plant-virus-to-grow-enhanced-cannabis/ Wed, 01 Jun 2022 09:56:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2773434 Scientists manage to increase levels of active components THC and CBG, opening up new opportunities for the growing industry

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]]> First-ever export of Israeli medical cannabis seeds heads to US https://www.timesofisrael.com/first-ever-export-of-israeli-medical-cannabis-seeds-heads-to-us/ Wed, 18 May 2022 15:11:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2765271 Agriculture Ministry hails development as a major step toward country becoming a significant player in the global cannabis market

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]]> Former US basketball star held in Russia on drug charges https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-us-basketball-star-held-in-russia-on-drug-charges/ Mon, 07 Mar 2022 08:22:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2717436 Arrest last month of WNBA's Brittney Griner only announced Sunday; Ekaterinburg player had cannabis oil in luggage, Russia says, potentially putting her in prison for 10 years

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]]> Justice minister proposes further decriminalizing recreational cannabis use https://www.timesofisrael.com/justice-minister-proposes-further-decriminalizing-recreational-cannabis-use/ Wed, 09 Feb 2022 17:13:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2699417 The plan won't allow prosecution 'other than in exceptional cases,' limits fines to NIS 1,000, won't differentiate between first and repeated offenses

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]]> Budding market: Lucrative cannabis industry looks to leverage ex-politicians’ sway https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-leaders-seek-profits-from-cannabis-legalization/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 13:10:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2694892 Increasing numbers of former leaders and security chiefs find new careers in the country’s tightly controlled cannabis industry, which hopes to use influence to change laws

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]]> Study: Cannabis compounds prevent coronavirus entering cells https://www.timesofisrael.com/study-cannabis-compounds-prevent-coronavirus-entering-cells/ Thu, 13 Jan 2022 16:24:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2682930 CBGA and CBDA, both found in hemp, bind to virus's spike proteins, blocking it from infecting people, researchers say

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]]> Israeli startup aims to light medical cannabis patients’ way through hazy system https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-startup-aims-to-light-medical-cannabis-patients-way-through-hazy-system/ Sun, 02 Jan 2022 10:45:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2675854 Ra'anana-based Cannbis looks to become go-to information resource and online marketplace for licensed consumers, now numbering over 100,000

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]]> Teva makes first foray into medical cannabis sector, with new distribution deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/teva-makes-first-foray-into-medical-cannabis-sector-with-new-distribution-deal/ Mon, 27 Dec 2021 21:27:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2673260 Israeli pharma giant signs agreement with Cannbit-Tikun Olam to produce THC and CBD oils for Israeli, Palestinian Authority markets

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