Israel Considering Cannabis Decriminalization & Expungement Proposal
Tue / Mar 8th
The Israeli government is considering a cannabis reforms package that would decriminalize personal possession and allow for the expungement of past offenses.
Israeli researchers continue to drive research into cannabinoids, terpenes, and the compounds within cannabis. Medical-use is legal, and the possession is partially decriminalized in the Middle Eastern country. Find Israel cannabis news, research updates, and more on this page:
Tue / Mar 8th
The Israeli government is considering a cannabis reforms package that would decriminalize personal possession and allow for the expungement of past offenses.
Tue / Dec 28th
Medical cannabis company Cannabit-Tikun Olam is partnering with pharmaceutical firm Teva Israel to produce cannabis products for international distribution.
Tue / Oct 26th
Israeli cannabis company Tikun-Olam Cannabit signed a partnership with Ambrosia-SupHerb to produce and market nutritional supplements based on cannabis and mushrooms.
Mon / Nov 23rd
The Israeli startup CanBreed says it used CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology to alter the genetics of cannabis to make a plant that is resistant to powdery mildew.
Fri / Nov 13th
Israeli lawmakers appear poised to approve adult-use cannabis legalization by the end of next year.
Tue / Oct 13th
A recent study by Israel’s Haifa University School of Public Health found that senior citizens who use cannabis do not show evidence of cognitive decline.
Thu / Sep 3rd
Cannabis advocates dropped hundreds of small plastic bags of cannabis from a flying drone on Thursday afternoon in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Mon / Jun 22nd
Israeli lawmakers have advanced two cannabis legalization bills to the country’s top legislative body.
Wed / Jun 10th
Israeli lawmakers say they will advance legislation for broad cannabis legalization; the proposal would allow for cannabis use, purchases, and possession by people aged 21+.
Fri / May 29th
Researchers have identified a material found on altars at the entrance of an ancient Judahite shrine as cannabis; experts say the cannabis was likely used for its mind-altering effects.
Thu / May 14th
Israel’s Economy Minister has approved a plan allowing medical cannabis companies to export their products; the new rules will take effect in 30 days.
Tue / Apr 28th
Police officials in North Macedonia have issued an arrest warrant for Menachem Cohen, CEO of Israeli cannabis company Medivie Therapeutic.
Thu / Mar 5th
A cannabis conference and a sister conference focusing on psychedelics that were scheduled for later this month in Tel Aviv, Israel have been postponed due to concerns about the spreading COVID-19 coronavirus.
Mon / Feb 24th
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Twitter this weekend that he supports national cannabis legalization reforms.
Fri / Feb 21st
A recent study suggests that patients with ADHD who use medical cannabis are likely to rely less on prescription medications.
Wed / Aug 21st
Israeli cannabis company Tikun Olam has decided to sell its Israel-based operations; the company’s international holdings in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and Greece, however, are not for sale.
Mon / Jul 8th
The Max Stern Yezreel Valley College in Israel is offering a bachelor’s degree in medical cannabis starting next year; students in the program will get hands-on experience at cannabis farms and production plants.
Fri / Apr 5th
Under decriminalization rules passed April 1, adults in Israel will no longer be prosecuted for simple home growing and low-level cannabis possession.
Tue / Mar 5th
Raphael Mechoulam, the first person to isolate and synthesize THC, has joined the scientific advisory committee of Israel-based medical cannabis producer Cannbit.
Fri / Feb 8th
In the study, more than 80 percent of children with autism saw moderate to substantial improvement of their symptoms.
Thu / Dec 27th
Israel is expected to enter the global marketplace for medical cannabis products following a decision by the country’s parliamentary body.
Thu / Jul 12th
Israel’s legislative body, the Knesset, is expected to vote this week on a law that would decriminalize cannabis possession, according… Read More
Mon / Apr 9th
Starting April 20, some Israeli pharmacies will begin selling medical cannabis products under a national pilot program, CTECH reports. The… Read More
Mon / Mar 5th
Israeli medical cannabis company Medivie Therapeutics and its subsidiary High Pharma has announced a $110 million deal to cultivate and… Read More
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