Israel has been a global leader in medical marijuana, but the country’s state-run program is now meeting a backlash amid concerns that it is serving as a cover for recreational use. Israeli news site ...

SAFED, Israel (AP) – Moshe Rute survived the Holocaust by hiding in a barn full of chickens. He nearly lost the use of his hands after a stroke two years ago. He became debilitated by recurring ...

(Bloomberg) -- Israel’s most decorated soldier is going to pot. Ehud Barak, a former prime minister and military commander-in-chief, rang the bell Wednesday to open trading on the Tel Aviv Stock ...

The debate over medical marijuana use in Israel has gained momentum in recent weeks, as evidenced by the vociferous attacks on Health Minister Yael German’s Facebook page and the protests outside her ...

Legalizing marijuana would generate more than $450 million annually for the Israeli economy, a new study shows. The black market for cannabis in Israel currently is worth $707 million annually, ...