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Status Indicators
- Banned. Mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine classified as dangerous drugs
- Possession, sale, and import all illegal
- Israeli Ministry of Health enforces the framework
At a Glance
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Legal Status | Banned |
| Age Limit | N/A |
| Regulated | No |
| Controlled Substance | Yes |
| Last Policy Change | Long-standing prohibition (alkaloids listed as dangerous drugs) |
National Legal Framework
Israel classifies the principal kratom alkaloids as dangerous drugs under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance. The Israeli Ministry of Health administers the prohibition.
Regional/State Variations
Regulation is national-level. No sub-national variation.
Import/Export Rules
Imports of kratom into Israel are illegal. Customs authorities have authority to seize shipments. Outbound exports of kratom are also prohibited where the substance itself is banned.
Penalties
Possession, sale, and import of kratom in Israel carry criminal penalties under Israeli Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine listed). Specific penalties scale with quantity and intent.
Buying & Shipping to Israel
Do not ship kratom to Israel. Customs will seize shipments. Recipients face criminal exposure. Reputable vendors block Israel at checkout.
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Q: Is kratom legal in Israel?
A: No. Kratom is banned in Israel under Israeli Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine listed).
Q: When did Israel ban kratom?
A: Long-standing prohibition (alkaloids listed as dangerous drugs).
Q: What are the penalties for kratom possession in Israel?
A: Possession is a criminal offense under Israeli Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine listed). Specific penalties depend on quantity and intent.
Q: Can I bring kratom into Israel?
A: No. Importation is illegal and customs will seize the product.
Q: Is there any active legalization effort in Israel?
A: No major legalization effort is currently advancing.
Sources
- worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/kratom-legality-by-country, World Population Review 2026 Kratom Legality by Country
- www.kratomit.eu/kratom-legality-where-is-kratom-legal-and-where-is-it-not/, Kratomit.eu international kratom legality summary
- eka.eu/about-kratom/kratom-legality/, European Kratom Association legality tracker
- www.kratomscience.eu/kratom-legality/, Kratom Science Europe legal status guide
- kratomstore.com/blog/international-kratom-law-where-is-it-banned-or-legal/, International kratom law summary
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitragyna_speciosa, Mitragyna speciosa Wikipedia entry with country-by-country legal status
