Cigarettes

Two suspects arrested after smuggling 80,000 cigarettes disguised as tissues

The two suspects, 31 and 32 years old, reportedly smuggled the cigarettes from Dubai, evading taxes estimated at about NIS 20 million.

Two suspects arrested after smuggling 80,000 cigarettes disguised as tissues.
A stretcher and medical vehicle on IDF's Caracal Battalion's base; illustrative.

IDF soldier in critical condition from third-degree burns after suspected accident

 An illustrative image of smoking a cigarette

The deadliest addiction: Israel is fighting a war against cigarettes and nicotine

 Report: One in five Israelis smokes, rate 30% higher than global average.

Report: One in five Israelis smokes, rate 30% higher than global average


Philip Morris sells death while speaking of 'smoke-free world' - opinion

Saying ‘if I wouldn’t sell this deadly product, somebody else will,’ is comparable to what could have been said by IG Farben, the supplier of Zyklon B to the gas chambers.

Illustration of cigarettes in an ashtray.

Tobacco firm Philip Morris dreams of 'smoke-free world,' says Israel CEO

Philip Morris Israel CEO Roi Amit says he's here to lead change.

PURSUING A ‘smoke-free future’: CEO Roi Amit.

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, smoking rate in Israel remains unchanged

The percentage of Israelis who smoke is higher than in OECD countries.

Deep breaths: Smoking pollution in Tel Aviv

Cigarettes sales to be phased out by Philip Morris Int within 15 years

The cigarette manufacturer has recently gained FDA approval to market its IQOS tobacco heating device.

Marlboro HeatSticks for iQOS are placed next to champagne bottles at a restaurant in Tokyo, Japan November 2, 2017.

Juul disregarded evidence it's e-cigarettes were getting teens hooked

“If you think Marlboros are bad because they’re addictive, then this is like a Marlboro on steroids.”

Juul e-cigarette starter pack is seen in this picture illustration taken July 16, 2018

Electronic cigarettes – blessing or curse?

While e-cigarettes have been said to be less harmful than their regular counterparts, the remaining effects say otherwise. Sometimes they even lead back to the use of regular cigarettes as well

An illustrative phtoto of cigarettes

Man caught smuggling 450,000 cigarettes at Tel Aviv airport

His plan seems to have gone up in smoke

Man tries to smuggle 22,000 packs of cigarettes

Iran: 1 billion euros intended for essential imports 'disappeared'

In the letter, Mahmoud Vaezi, the Iranian chief of staff, demanded an explanation about what had happened to the imports promised by those who had received the currency.

Money changer holds U.S. dollar banknotes as he counts other currency banknotes at Grand Bazaar in Tehran

Iran spends government money on cigarettes, uses over 2 tons of drugs daily

The subsidized exchange rate was meant to be spent on importing essential medical supplies, according to the deputy health minister.

Vendor smokes cigarette in Russian Bazaar - Jolfa - Iranian Azerbaijan - Iran

‘Philip Morris wants to help a billion people stop smoking’

“I agree that young people should not have access to this product, but it’s extremely important that adults do,” explained Olczak.

A CUSTOMER holds a Philip Morris iQOS e-cigarette at an iQOS store in Tokyo last year