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Israel’s Ministerial Committee On Legislation Advances Cannabis Legalization Bills

Written by Johnny Green on June 23, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Cannabis legalization is on the move throughout the globe. As it stands right now, only two countries have legalized cannabis for adult use (Uruguay and Canada), however, several other countries are...

Cannabis Decriminalization Bill Delayed In Israel

Written by Johnny Green on June 16, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Israel has long been a leader when it comes to medical cannabis research. After all, Israel is where renowned scientist, and International Cannabis Business Conference speaker alumni, Raphael Mechoulam...

Israel Government Permits Medical Cannabis Exports

Written by Johnny Green on May 19, 2020. Posted in Medical.

Israel is a true pioneer when it comes to medical cannabis policy and cannabis research. After all, it was in Israel that ICBC alumni Raphael Mechoulam first isolated THC. The results and findings from...

First State-Sponsored Medical Cannabis Startup Incubator Launches In Israel

Written by Johnny Green on January 5, 2020. Posted in Business.

From an innovation standpoint, there has never been a more exciting time in the cannabis industry than right now. The cannabis industry is ripe for innovation. For several decades the cannabis industry...

Medical Cannabis Is Effective In Older Patients Per Study Results

Written by Johnny Green on December 21, 2019. Posted in Medical.

A recent study out of Israel adds to a growing body of research that suggests that medical cannabis can be an effective treatment for several ailments and conditions that older patients suffer from. It’s...

Israeli Researchers Link Cannabis Use To Weight Gain In Cancer Patients

Written by Johnny Green on November 10, 2019. Posted in Medical.

Significant and rapid weight loss is a serious issue for cancer patients and is often one of the first signs that a person is suffering from cancer. Common cancer treatments usually make the problem...

When Will Israel Enter The Global Cannabis Industry?

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 29, 2019. Posted in Business. 1 Comment

The global markets are opening up for the overall cannabis industry. Despite all of the bumps and setbacks, when will the Israeli cannabis market finally make its global debut? Right now the question...

Israel Legalizes Medical Cannabis Exports

Written by Marguerite Arnold on January 30, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Berlin, Politics.

On January 27, the Israeli government announced the final approval of a new law allowing the export of Israeli-grown medical cannabis. This marks the final removal of barriers for Israeli firms to enter...

Trump Objects No More? Israel Poised to Export Cannabis to Germany and Beyond.

Written by Marguerite Arnold on December 28, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Berlin, Medical, Politics.

In a widely expected move, the Israeli parliament, or Knesset, unanimously approved a bill to export medical cannabis on Christmas Day. The last catch is that the bill must be approved by the Prime...