Medical Marijuana

Is medicinal marijuana safe for children?

New Israeli meta-study on use of medical marijuana treatment on minors finds it effective - but what long-term effects can it have?

Israel gives final OK for export of medical marijuana

Final approval given for export of medical cannabis. Move expected to generate hundreds of millions of dollars in exports.

Misunderstanding leads to deportation of Israeli man from US

Family says misunderstanding led to deportation of Israeli researching medical marijuana. Immigration officials label man 'drug trafficker'.

How did Israel become a world leader in medical marijuana?

How Israel has taken the world to new 'highs' when it comes to medical marijuana research.

Erdan against exporting medical marijuana

Internal Security Minister warns that shipments liable to be diverted to criminals, after Health Ministry recommends allowing it.

'It is permissible to smoke medical marijuana on Shabbat'

Rabbi of Ichilov Hospital rules that certain situations permit a patient to smoke marijuana on the Sabbath.

Will Israel's next big export item be marijuana?

Committee approves bill legalizing export of medicinal marijuana one month after Agriculture Ministry pledges investment into pot research.

Super-Pharm taking steps to sell medical marijuana

Israel’s largest pharmacy chain is working with the government to implement reform that would make medical marijuana more widely available.

Health Minister: 'I didn't consult rabbi over marijuana reform'

Litzman defends medical marijuana policy, slams Reform movement. 'Netanyahu needs to know that its us or them - he can't have both'.

Gone to pot: Israel becoming world leader in medical marijuana

Israeli universities and start-ups leading research for a purified form of the drug, as trend towards legalization continues worldwide.

Health Minister intends to distribute cannabis only to deserving

In a Ger-Hasidic convention, MK LIitzman discussed his cannabis reform, child allowance fund.

Is marijuana kosher? If it's medicine, it doesn't matter

Following the OU’s certification, Canada’s Kashruth Council says medication need not be kosher.

Watch: First Kosher certified medical marijuana

From today's ILTV edition. The first ever Kosher certified medical marijuana hits the market.

Medical marijuana to land in pharmacies 'soon'

Following approval by professional medical board, Health Minister's initiative to sell medical marijuana at pharmacies will be implemented.

Lapid: I Could Support Legalizing Marijuana

Surprise turnaround for former finance minister, after Lapid vehemently denied being involved in or promoting drug use in 2013.

Feiglin: Medical Marijuana Law Harms Patients

MK sends out letter to ministers condemning medical marijuana amendments, insisting they will 'invite corruption.'

Medical Marijuana Law to Move Forward

Legislation to approve widespread use of medical marijuana will move forward, with the help of Health Minister Yael German.

Top Israeli Doctor Against Medical Marijuana Expansion

Israel Medical Association Chairman Dr. Leonid Idelman says he opposes a proposed law to expand medical marijuana use

Govt. to Decide on Medical Marijuana Eligibility

Some 11,000 Israelis are currently being treated with medical marijuana – enough to catch the attention of the government and Knesset