Israel

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich signed a law to increase tobacco sales tax, leading to price hikes starting March 4.

Amidst the Israel-Palestine conflict, the impact on the e-cigarette trade in Israel and neighboring Middle Eastern countries is examined by 2FIRSTS.

Vaporesso becomes the first registered e-cigarette brand approved for sale in the United Arab Emirates.

Five individuals were detained in Israel for attempting to smuggle thousands of e-cigarettes to evade health and tax regulations.

Israel's law enforcement officers have reportedly seized a large quantity of illegal e-cigarettes in Modi'in, according to aninews.

Tax Authority in Israel raids shop, seizing illegal smoking products, as part of initiative to combat cigarette smuggling.

Philip Morris International (PMI) is in the process of acquiring an Israeli medical marijuana company Syqe Medical for up to $650 million. Syqe's main product is said to be a medical marijuana-measured dose inhaler for pain relief.

Israel's health ministry considers banning e-cigarettes due to the rise of usage among teenagers and recent health concerns.