The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/drugs/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:11:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png drugs | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/drugs/ 32 32 Kindergarten teacher arrested with half a kilo of cocaine https://www.timesofisrael.com/kindergarten-teacher-arrested-with-half-a-kilo-of-cocaine/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:10:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3632270 Woman, along with another suspect, nabbed with drugs police believe they were selling, and a large sum of money

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]]> 3 Israelis indicted for smuggling drugs and cigarettes into Gaza via drones https://www.timesofisrael.com/3-israelis-indicted-for-smuggling-drugs-and-cigarettes-into-gaza-via-drones/ Mon, 19 May 2025 17:59:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3552774 Police say smuggling is a security threat since drones could fall into Hamas's hands; Danish authorities nab man for selling drones to terror group to be used in attack

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]]> Nova survivors who took MDMA at festival are coping better with trauma, study finds https://www.timesofisrael.com/nova-survivors-who-took-mdma-at-festival-cope-better-with-trauma-study-finds/ Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:28:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3526876 Researcher says revelers who were under influence of drug before Oct. 7 massacre still exhibit high levels of trauma, but feel more supported, sleep better than those who weren't

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]]> Teva soars on ‘positive’ trial results for inflammatory bowel disease treatment https://www.timesofisrael.com/teva-soars-on-positive-trial-results-for-inflammatory-bowel-disease-treatment/ Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:51:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3441829 Patients treated with antibody 'duvakitug,' jointly developed with French drug-maker Sanofi, achieved a higher rate of clinical remission

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]]> IDF investigating civilians giving hashish cookies to soldiers https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-investigating-civilians-giving-hashish-cookies-to-soldiers/ Sun, 08 Sep 2024 13:16:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3371079 Three soldiers who ate the donated cookies over the weekend fell ill, sought medical assistance

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]]> UN experts express alarm as they say Iran executed more than 400 people this year https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-experts-express-alarm-as-they-say-iran-executed-more-than-400-people-this-year/ Mon, 02 Sep 2024 20:05:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3367166 Iran not complying with international execution requirements as 41 people put to death over drug offenses in August alone, say independent experts

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]]> 4 Israelis nabbed in Greece as part of major drug bust https://www.timesofisrael.com/4-israelis-nabbed-in-greece-as-part-of-major-drug-bust/ Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:50:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3353410 Four non-Israelis also apprehended; 150kg of MDMA, ketamine, cannabis seized from suspects who were allegedly part of a drug ring smuggling illicit substances to Israel by sea

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]]> Jordan makes biggest bust of ‘ISIS drug’ in years on border with Saudi Arabia https://www.timesofisrael.com/jordan-makes-biggest-bust-of-isis-drug-in-years-on-border-with-saudi-arabia/ Wed, 05 Jun 2024 11:17:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3305636 Authorities in the Hashemite Kingdom find millions of captagon pills hidden in construction vehicles at the end of a weeks-long operation

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]]> Weight loss drug Wegovy arrives in Israel, ending off-label use of Ozempic https://www.timesofisrael.com/weight-loss-drug-wegovy-arrives-in-israel-ending-off-label-use-of-ozempic/ Fri, 03 May 2024 18:04:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3281516 With the drug purchased privately and often requiring injections of increasing doses, users face high ongoing monthly prices

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]]> Israeli startup to pioneer hybrid app–drug combinations for tailored treatment https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-startup-to-pioneer-hybrid-app-drug-combinations-for-tailored-treatment/ Wed, 01 May 2024 20:24:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3279976 Remepy raises $15m to combine digital therapeutic software with traditional medicine; former prime minister Naftali Bennett and Merck's global head of R&D join board

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]]> Footage shows medication packages in Gaza tunnel where hostages were held https://www.timesofisrael.com/footage-shows-medication-packages-in-gaza-tunnel-where-hostages-were-held/ Thu, 08 Feb 2024 21:12:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3219605 Boxes of drugs include anti-fungal vaginal tablets, insulin syringes and hypothyroidism treatment, as Israel awaits proof of delivery of medicine weeks after deal

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]]> At least 9 said killed in south Syria in strike likely launched by Jordan on drug ops https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-least-9-said-killed-in-south-syria-in-strike-likely-launched-by-jordan-on-drug-ops/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:35:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3203827 Smugglers have been using Jordan as corridor to smuggle addictive amphetamines out of Syria and into oil-rich Arab Gulf states

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]]> NGO redistributing unused drugs looks to ramp up activities during war https://www.timesofisrael.com/ngo-redistributing-unused-drugs-looks-to-ramp-up-activities-during-war/ Mon, 13 Nov 2023 22:55:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3152315 After supplying army and community defense teams, Haverim LeRefuah seeks additional donations of drugs, equipment, cash to help evacuees

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]]> New study suggests anti-COVID drug may be causing virus to mutate https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-study-suggests-anti-covid-drug-may-be-causing-virus-to-mutate/ Mon, 25 Sep 2023 16:17:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3104401 Merck's molnupiravir has been used in Israel and other countries since late 2021 to treat symptomatic patients with risk factors that could lead to hospitalization or death

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]]> Israeli doctors treat hypoglycemia in lung cancer with breast cancer drug https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-doctors-treat-hypoglycemia-in-lung-cancer-with-breast-cancer-drug/ Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:23:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3073697 Working with Technion researchers, endocrinologists and oncologists prove effectiveness of alpelisib in reversing severe hypoglycemia caused by large tumors

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