Recommendation reportedly to be released in coming days, after Health Ministry changed tack to back recreational use

Legislation co-sponsor Sharren Haskel says consumption of cannabis is symbol of personal freedom; Smotrich decries 'dangerous social experiment'

Legislation will decriminalize possession of up to 50 grams of marijuana while legalizing possession and consumption of up to 15 grams by people above 21

Two suspects arrested over clash between IDF officers and gun thieves; raid brings another 17 arrests; public security minister says it is just the beginning

Legislation easing restrictions on recreational, medical use to be advanced 'responsibly'; report says process will take 4 months, use to be approved for ages 21+

Responding to petition seeking annulment of laws barring recreational use and possession, Amir Ohana says he'll seek to 'minimize harm' to them

Officials fear staunch ally of PM will look out for his interests as head of law enforcement; Miri Regev tapped as transportation minister, to become foreign minister in 18 months

Top law enforcement officials reportedly fearful Netanyahu ally will seek outside candidate to lead force, curtail investigation unit and oppose possible new probes into premier

Public security minister says preferable to take tough measures for a short time in order to defeat the coronavirus quickly and prevent deaths

After right-wing criticism of closure, Jews allowed into holy compound on Jewish fast day, which this year coincides with Islamic holiday