Cannabis

Yavne man indicted for running cannabis-growing operation, 423 kg. of drugs found

During a raid, Israel Police also seized documents, thousands of shekels in cash, and extensive equipment allegedly used to cultivate the cannabis.

A cannabis-growing operation raided by Israel Police in Migdal.
(Illustrative) Workers working at a cannabis farm in central Israel, on May 5, 2026.

Over 200 kilograms of drugs seized during police raid on Hod Hasharon plant nursery

Israel Police at an Ashdod crime scene, June 21, 2026.

Haifa drug lab busted as police crack down on networks flooding the market with illegal substances

Illustration of an ashtray with cigarettes, August 24, 2024.

Collective trauma reminders trigger immediate cannabis, tobacco cravings, Hebrew U. study finds


IDF soldiers believed to have unknowingly consumed drug-laced cookies mysteriously donated to base

An unknown civilian arrived at one of the bases to deliver the sweet treats, according to Walla. Three of the soldiers who ate the cookies began to feel ill shortly after and sought medical attention.

 IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. September 3, 2024.

Unique cannabis inhaler gives Israeli patients a new lease on life

Groundbreaking, medically approved tech a godsend for chronic pain and PTSD sufferers.

 CANNABIS.

Innovative aeroponic cannabis plant launched in Tirat Carmel

Medican X in Tirat Carmel raised around NIS 70 million to establish an innovative aeroponic facility for medical cannabis production.

Medical cannabis

High before the low: Cannabis increases risk of severe COVID-19 - study

Patients who had admitted to using cannabis in the year prior to contracting COVID were 80% more likely to be hospitalized and 27% more likely to be admitted to the ICU.

 Se trata de la primera prueba física del consumo de cannabis en la era moderna no sólo en Italia, sino también en Europa, señaló el equipo.

'Enough with bureaucracy': Has Israel's month old cannabis reform failed?

Although the intentions were good, according to Walla's examination and the testimonies of many cannabis patients, the reality is less than ideal.

This is the first physical evidence of the use of cannabis in the modern era not solely in Italy but also in Europe, the team noted. 

Herbert Samuel in Tel Aviv: a house full of Canadian fragrance

They are an elderly couple who spend one quarter in Canada and one quarter in Tel Aviv. How do you unite two ends of the world? This was the challenge of designer Shabi Mizrahi.

Shavi Mizrahi

Thailand to ban recreational cannabis use by year-end, health minister says

Tens of thousands of cannabis shops have sprung up in the past few years in an industry projected to be worth up to $1.2 billion by 2025.

 A sign "Made in U.S.A" is displayed in front of a cannabis shop, at Khaosan Road, one of the favourite tourist spots in Bangkok, Thailand, March 29, 2023

Suspect arrested for smuggling cannabis in Valentine Day's teddy bears

What alerted the forces were the Valentine's Day teddy bears that were in his luggage and were particularly  heavy. 

What alerted the forces were the Valentine's Day teddy bear dolls that were in his luggage and were particularly unusual in weight.

Moroccan hash dealers boycott Israeli drug smugglers in support of Gaza - report

Moroccan hash is sought after worldwide as a high-quality premium product, with estimates putting the trade's yearly value in the billions.

 A farmer beats marijuana plants to get hashish resins in the Rif region, near Chefchaouen, August 11, 2008.

Some Danish dog owners give their canines cannabis to ease pain, does the science support them?

Although the study's results are self-reported, they showed the clear need for more evidence-based studies of cannabinoid use in pets.

 Dog (illustrative).