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Cannabis — ProhibitedMENA

Palestine

Medical cannabis is prohibited in Palestine. Severe criminal penalties may apply for possession, use, or trafficking.

Cannabis is prohibited in the Palestinian territories under a combination of inherited Jordanian law (in the West Bank) and inherited Egyptian law (in Gaza), along with Palestinian Authority regulations. Drug enforcement is carried out by the Palestinian Civil Police and Preventive Security forces, though jurisdiction is complicated by the Israeli military occupation and the political division between the West Bank and Gaza.

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Regulator
Palestinian Civil Police — Anti-Narcotics Department, and the Palestinian Ministry of Health
Key Legislation
Jordanian Anti-Narcotics Law No. 11 of 1988
Year Legalized
N/A
Program Size
N/A — Prohibited

Key Facts

  • Cannabis is prohibited in the West Bank primarily under the inherited Jordanian Anti-Narcotics Law No. 11 of 1988, which criminalizes possession, cultivation, and trafficking
  • In Gaza, drug laws derive from inherited Egyptian legislation as well as local regulations enforced by the de facto Hamas administration, with harsh penalties including extended imprisonment
  • The Palestinian Authority's Anti-Narcotics Department conducts enforcement operations in Areas A and B of the West Bank, while Area C remains under Israeli military jurisdiction
  • Cannabis (hashish) has a long historical presence in the region, but modern enforcement treats it as a serious criminal offense with penalties including several years of imprisonment
  • No medical cannabis framework exists under Palestinian Authority governance, and the fragmented political situation makes unified drug policy reform extremely unlikely in the near term

Key Legislation

Jordanian Anti-Narcotics Law No. 11 of 1988 (applied in West Bank); Palestinian Authority drug control regulations

Regulatory Body

Palestinian Civil Police — Anti-Narcotics Department, and the Palestinian Ministry of Health

Country Info
ISO Code
PS
Region
MENA
Tier
Tier 4 — Prohibited
Status
Cannabis — Prohibited
Sources
Palestinian Ministry of Health
Disclaimer: This information is for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Cannabis regulations change frequently. Always verify with official sources and local legal counsel before making compliance decisions.