· Israel
Israel replaces prosecution with fines
Adults caught with a small amount in public now receive a fixed fine and no criminal record, instead of a criminal case. Possession at home in small amounts is generally not enforced. Growing even one plant is still a crime.
Index score
2025+5 points
Score by segment
| Segment | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession25% of the index | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Personal cultivation25% of the index | 1 | 1 | — |
| Punishment & enforcement20% of the index | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Sharing & gifting10% of the index | 1 | 1 | — |
| Consumption10% of the index | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Legal access10% of the index | 3 | 3 | — |
Segments are scored from 0 to 10. The scores after the change are Israel's current scores.