Drugs in Israel: what are the rules for travelers?

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Drugs — Israel

What travelers need to know about drugs in Israel. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

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Drugs in Israel: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.

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Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking of illegal drugs in Israel are severe; convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines.

Long jail sentences and heavy fines.

§ US State Dept — Israel, the West Bank and Gaza

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