Join our Community
Support ToI and remove all ads
Learn more
×

khat

A greenhouse of khat plant in the south of Israel, on October 20, 2021. (Yossi Aloni/Flash90)
August 17, 2025, 3:48 pm
Greece intercepts massive drug shipment transiting from Israel
Bust at Athens International Airport valued at €1.5 million is biggest Greek seizure of smuggled khat leaf since 2014
By AFP
A greenhouse of khat plant in the south of Israel, on October 20, 2021. (Yossi Aloni/Flash90)
June 19, 2025, 11:46 am
Houthi military chief was at khat-chewing party when targeted in Israeli strike – report
Muhammad Al-Ghamari reportedly seriously hurt in assassination attempt, was initially said to have been meeting other Houthi leaders
By ToI Staff
Danny Aweke arrives at Ben Gurion airport outside Tel Aviv, August 19, 2023. (Flash90)
August 19, 2023, 11:54 pm
Israeli jailed in Turkey for smuggling khat returns home after 4.5-year imprisonment
Danny Aweke says he did not know the plant, use of which is legal in Israel, was a forbidden drug abroad
By ToI Staff
Danny Aweke. (Courtesy)
August 18, 2023, 2:36 am
After nearly 5 years, Turkey to release Israeli caught smuggling khat — minister
Danny Aweke, under house arrest and banned from leaving, said to be deteriorating mentally, leading to diplomatic intervention on humanitarian grounds, Foreign Ministry says
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Khat leaves (YouTube screenshot)
March 17, 2023, 9:25 pm
Israeli TikTok star, 3 others arrested in France for trying to smuggle khat leaves
Four suspected of trying to bring 220 kilograms intro country; stimulant leaves are legal in Israel but not in Europe
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Khat leaves (YouTube screenshot)
February 13, 2020, 3:31 pm
Israeli in France sentenced to 2 years for khat smuggling
20-year-old also fined; since late 2018, over 100 Israelis have been arrested for smuggling narcotic plant, which is legal in Israel but banned in Europe
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Khat leaves (YouTube screenshot)
January 16, 2020, 10:02 pm
Israel says citizens being arrested across Europe while trying to smuggle khat
Young people trafficking in the drug, which is legal in Israel, arrested in Vienna, Copenhagen, London; were likely paid by criminal groups in Israel
By ToI Staff
Bundles of khat (photo credit: SS BY-SA 3.0, by Abalg, Wikimedia Commons)
December 24, 2019, 12:00 pm
Dozens of Israelis being arrested, some jailed in Europe for smuggling khat drug
Criminals pay travelers to take suitcases full of leaves abroad, but European countries have increasingly been punishing those they catch
By ToI Staff
Khat (screen capture: YouTube)
August 31, 2014, 11:40 pm
IDF prohibits khat chewing, Freon huffing
Army increases restrictions on substance abuse for soldiers on duty; troops who violate rules could face prosecution
By Marissa Newman
Bundles of khat (photo credit: SS BY-SA 3.0, by Abalg, Wikimedia Commons)
August 21, 2012, 12:39 am
Six arrested for making khat drinks
Crime figure Yossi Malka among those suspected of distributing “Green Energy” to Jerusalem kiosks
By Asher Zeiger
Load More
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Paying ToI Community members are invited to comment on articles
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By joining you agree to the terms and conditions
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Only ToI Community members can comment below articles
Forgot your password? / Send me a login link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.
Back to top
Never miss breaking news on Israel
Get notifications to stay updated
You're subscribed
image
Register for free
and continue reading
Registering allows you to manage your newsletters and alerts and helps us improve your experience. It takes just a few seconds.
Already registered? Enter your email to sign in.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By registering you agree to the terms and conditions. Once registered, you’ll receive our Daily Edition email for free.
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Register
I forgot my password / Send me a sign in link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.