Cannabis consumption is decriminalized in Israel. Consumption in public is punishable by a fine of 1,000 shekels (about €250).
After four offences, however, the consumer will be prosecuted. Israel is the undisputed leader in medical cannabis. It was Israeli researchers who first identified cannabidiol and then THC.
The Israeli medical cannabis today benefits nearly 30,000 people, for all kinds of ailments. It's also an Eldorado for cutting-edge medical cannabis research companies, developing high-tech products with easy access to cannabis.
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Medical cannabis is legal in Israel.
Last checked: September 23, 2026
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