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Raphael Mechoulam, ‘Father of Cannabis Research,’ Dies at 92

March 22, 2023
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Raphael Mechoulam, a pioneering Israeli chemist who is credited with opening the field of cannabis science after identifying the structure and function of the key compounds of cannabis, died on March 9 at his home in Jerusalem. He was 92.…

Israel to look into legalizing CBD

December 7, 2021
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Israel is going to look into removing products containing cannabinoid (CBD) – the second-most prevalent active ingredient in marijuana, and one that does not produce psychotropic effects – from the list of dangerous drugs, the Health Ministry said on Tuesday…

Mobilizing marijuana: Israel’s cannabis industry prepares to go legit

December 19, 2020
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Israel’s budding cannabis industry has set its sights on expanding its manufacturing, production and export capabilities, as the country prepares to legalize recreational marijuana in the coming months. Hagit Weinstock is an attorney specializing in cannabis regulation who co-founded the…

Israel approves export of medical marijuana

Israel gave approval on Wednesday for exports of medical cannabis, paving the way for sales abroad that may produce hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue. Companies interested in exporting cannabis goods abroad will be required to apply for a…

Why Israel’s Biggest Medical Marijuana Firm Doesn’t Have a License to Operate in the Country

It’s Israel’s biggest and oldest medical marijuana company, but until this week, when a court issued an interim order allowing it to resume sales of cannabis flowers, it had been effectively banned from the market. As of Tuesday morning, Tikkun Olam had…

Israel Likely to Allow Medical Cannabis Exports by Year’s End, Lawmaker Says

December 14, 2018
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Israel will likely allow exports of medical cannabis by the end of the year, Likud MK Yoav Kish announced on Thursday. The move that would boost state coffers and slow the growing number of Israeli firms establishing farms abroad. Benefiting…

Israel Halts Medical Marijuana Export Plan To Appease Trump

Israel has halted a plan to export medical marijuana for fear of upsetting US President Donald Trump, a media report said, even as two senior ministers publicly toured a leading Israeli cannabis farm and valued the export market at more…

Israel’s Cannabis Industry Is Thriving and US Medical Marijuana Businesses Want In

Standing on the rear balcony of a gray factory building off the side of a highway, Tamir Gedo shields his eyes from the blazing sun. He points to the 23 acres of agricultural fields spread out before him. "We'll be…

Israel Loosens Restrictions on Public Use of Medical Marijuana

Israel's Health Ministry recently released new directives easing restrictions on the possession and use of medical marijuana by authorized users. The directives, which go into effect immediately, allow patients who have been prescribed marijuana to consume the drug in public…

Israel Looks to Make Serious Splash in Growing Medical Cannabis Industry

Israel, a leader in marijuana research and health technology, is attracting international investment as it tries to position itself as a cutting-edge exporter in the rapidly-growing market for medical-grade cannabis. With estimates that the global market for medical marijuana could…

Israel Government Votes in Favor of Marijuana Decriminalization

JERUSALEM — Israel, which has been at the forefront of research into medical marijuana and the drug’s commercialization, took a major step on Sunday toward officially decriminalizing its recreational use. At a time when many American states and European countries…

Israel Is Moving Towards Nationwide Marijuana Decriminalization

Israel plans to decriminalise personal marijuana use, Gilad Erdan, the nation’s Public Security Minister, said on Thursday, adopting an approach similar to some US states and European countries. Mr Erdan said that if the Government approves his new policy, those…