Medical cannabis
Israeli medical cannabis use falls as HMOs tighten approvals, focus on PTSD, chronic pain
The number of Israelis receiving medical cannabis has fallen for the first time since 2011. Researcher argues decline not a reflection of improvement in health but of stricter HMO gatekeeping.
Israeli experts create a roadmap for medicinal cannabis use
Trump admin. likely to ease restrictions on marijuana in US - report
Israel must embrace medical cannabis to treat PTSD amid post-Oct. 7 mental health crisis - opinion
Litzman's medical cannabis reform failed to reach 86% of export goals - analysis
Two years ago, Israel expected to become a bustling international medical cannabis export powerhouse. Today, it is a major importer, with one company controlling the country's entire export market.
US Senate democrats roll out draft bill to legalize cannabis
While adult use of cannabis is legal in 18 states, and allowed medically in 37, it remains illegal under US federal law, deterring banks and other businesses from dealing with cannabis companies.
Cannabis decriminalization to be Bennett's next coalition battle
Coalition chairwoman Idit Silman has said that she will 'learn from the opposition' and vote accordingly.
Ministerial committee advances cannabis decriminalization
By the end of September, the government expects Israelis will be able to carry 50 grams of cannabis, or 15 seeds, for recreational use, and reclassify CBD as a food additive.
Medical cannabis may be effective for young epilepsy patients
Hebrew University team completed the first-ever meta-analysis of pediatric patients treated with medical cannabis
Panaxia becomes first in Europe to be approved to export cannabis solution
Inhalation of medical cannabis through a vaporizer is often regarded as a healthier form of consumption than smoking, due to the reduced damage caused to the mouth, throat and lungs.
Medical cannabis innovation hub launches in Israel's Negev desert
During the launch event, the head of the Yeruham Local Council revealed that the town had received approval from the state to establish two cannabis factories in the area in the coming year.
Israeli medical cannabis firm Univo acquires pharmacy Medipharm
The acquisition of Medipharm is a step in Univo's strategy of becoming an independent company with complete control over the production chain of medical cannabis.
Litzman associate suspected of taking bribe from medical cannabis company
The unnamed man was the third associate of Litzman's to be arrested within three days as part of an investigation into a wide-ranging fraud scheme in the health sector.
Florida’s Jewish agricultural commissioner announces run for governor
In 2019, she traveled to Israel in part to research Israeli agricultural technology advances, but also to demonstrate that Democrats remained in the pro-Israel camp.
