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Haredi minister calls for IDF draft, causes outrage

Minister Meir Porush explained the need to draft students in pre-military programs early. Many were outraged that such calls came from a minister whose constituents do not serve.

Haredi minister calls for IDF draft, causes outrage

'You're responsible for your own safety'

Despite the official travel warning, government approves 4 mil. NIS plan to assist Israeli pilgrims in entering war-torn country.

'You're responsible for your own safety'

Haredim to protest minister's assistance to cult leader

Minister Porush asked Ukrainian Ambassador to remove ban on Shuvu Banim leader and convicted sex offender Eliezer Berland.

Haredim to protest minister's assistance to cult leader

Haredi organization against haredi Minister

The haredi Magen Israel organization protested against Minister Meir Porush, who tried to cancel Eliezer Berland's entry ban to Ukraine

Haredi organization against haredi Minister

New York City Mayor enlists to help Jews travel to Uman

Mayor Eric Adams met with Minister of Jerusalem Affairs and Jewish Heritage Meir Porush and heard about the minister's plan for Jerusalem.

New York City Mayor enlists to help Jews travel to Uman

Haredi minister working for the benefit of Jerusalem Arabs

Jerusalem Min. Meir Porush says five-year plan for Jerusalem Arabs has budget 50% greater than previous plan.

Haredi minister working for the benefit of Jerusalem Arabs

Officials inspect Uman bomb shelters ahead of Rosh Hashanah

Israeli Minister Porush traveled to Ukraine to oversee preparations for the expected mass pilgrimage.

Officials inspect Uman bomb shelters ahead of Rosh Hashanah

Jerusalem Minister to supervise pilgrimage to Uman

After his success coordinating the Lag B'Omer celebrations in Meron, Minister Meir Porush has been asked to coordinate the holiday in Uman.

Jerusalem Minister to supervise pilgrimage to Uman

Free transportation to the Western Wall - even at night

Jerusalem Ministry announces new, free route connecting Jerusalem's Central Station to the Western Wall.

Free transportation to the Western Wall - even at night

This is why I opposed the decision not to draft yeshiva students

Min. Meir Porush explains why his party opposes government decision not to draft yeshiva students.

This is why I opposed the decision not to draft yeshiva students

'I'm disappointed by how MK Rothman was treated'

Jerusalem Minister Meir Porush participates at Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference in NYC, responds to those who criticize haredi parties.

'I'm disappointed by how MK Rothman was treated'

Haredi MK reprimands former Finance Min.: You're lecturing us?!

Jerusalem Min. Porush takes aim at MK Liberman: 'You' were Finance Min. for a year and a half, why didn't you pass the Draft Law?'

Haredi MK reprimands former Finance Min.: You're lecturing us?!

Jerusalem mayor vows construction of new neighborhood in Atarot

Ahead of Jerusalem Day, a lobby for the city was launched in the Knesset. 'Jerusalem indicates the state of mind of the entire country.'

Jerusalem mayor vows construction of new neighborhood in Atarot

'Meron plan proved itself, we'll improve it next year'

'The plan proved itself, over 100,000 people visited Meron on Lag Ba'omer,' Jerusalem Min. Porush says.

'Meron plan proved itself, we'll improve it next year'

Budgets for haredi schools in exchange for Draft Law delay?

PM Netanyahu, Jerusalem Min. Porush, hold reconciliation meeting, discuss implementation of coalition agreement.

Budgets for haredi schools in exchange for Draft Law delay?

'I call on French gov. to respect Jewish history in Jerusalem'

The Minister of Jerusalem Affairs and Jewish Heritage toured the burial site, which is disputed between France and a Jewish group.

'I call on French gov. to respect Jewish history in Jerusalem'

Haredi minister: Netanyahu can't do it? Then he should go home

Jerusalem Min. Meir Porush says Netanyahu signed agreement on Override Clause. 'There's no such thing as it not happening.'

Haredi minister: Netanyahu can't do it? Then he should go home

Haredi minister: 'Add the haredim to the protesters' numbers'

Min. Meir Porush emphasizes haredi public's support for judicial reform, says he does not agree with Yated Ne'eman editorial.

Haredi minister: 'Add the haredim to the protesters' numbers'

Itamar Ben-Gvir: 'Last year I saw suffering in Meron'

Police commend efforts to prepare for Lag Ba'omer in Meron, say staff took 'full responsibility' for the event.

Itamar Ben-Gvir: 'Last year I saw suffering in Meron'

'Large number of people will be able to come to Meron'

MK Meir Porush discusses Lag Ba'omer celebrations, Draft Law. 'When Gantz was DM he agreed to things Lapid opposed.'

'Large number of people will be able to come to Meron'

'Override Clause - only by a majority of 61'

Minister Meir Porush rejects compromise proposal which suggests the Override Clause will only be possible with a majority of 65 MKs.

'Override Clause - only by a majority of 61'

Haredi lawmakers downplay Herzog's speech

MK Gafni asked about President Herzog's call for a compromise on judicial reform: It's not relevant. Minister Porush criticized as well.

Haredi lawmakers downplay Herzog's speech

Man who attempted to cut off haredi minister's beard convicted

Young man was paid by a radical haredi activist to attack Meir Porush.

Man who attempted to cut off haredi minister's beard convicted

Ben-Gvir on Meron celebration: Human life comes first

National Security Minister says he respects Minister Meir Porush, but police must have security responsibility in Meron.

Ben-Gvir on Meron celebration: Human life comes first

'Israeli public has lost faith in judicial system'

Jerusalem Minister Meir Porush meets US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides, discusses strengthening embassy's ties with haredi community.

'Israeli public has lost faith in judicial system'

MKs Porush, Gafni bow heads during Knesset Speaker's speech

2 UTJ MKs bow heads in protest as openly gay Knesset Speaker speaks of his partner. UTJ chairman shakes Speaker's hand.

MKs Porush, Gafni bow heads during Knesset Speaker's speech

Haredi MK: 'Likud not treating us as partners'

MK Meir Porush accuses Likud party of dragging its feet, not treating United Torah Judaism as partners.

Haredi MK: 'Likud not treating us as partners'

'There's no government without Smotrich'

MK Meir Porush does not hide his criticism of the way in which Likud conducts the coalition negotiations.

'There's no government without Smotrich'

Haredi MK: 'The most important thing is the Override Clause'

MK Meir Porush says party won't join government led by Defense Min. Gantz, Override Clause is most important, difficult, coalition demand.

Haredi MK: 'The most important thing is the Override Clause'

Porush: 'I'm not worried that we'll lose votes to Ben Gvir'

"If all the embraces meant anything, I would be Prime Minister today," says veteran haredi MK.

Porush: 'I'm not worried that we'll lose votes to Ben Gvir'

Haredi MK: 'We won't sit with the Left'

'United Torah Judaism has never sat in a left-wing government,' MK Meir Porush says.

Haredi MK: 'We won't sit with the Left'

MK Porush won't rule out split of haredi party into two factions

UTJ's MK Porush says separate run may 'show the strength' of each of his party's factions.

MK Porush won't rule out split of haredi party into two factions

UTJ MK's solution: A government headed by a right-wing MK

MK Meir Porush says a right-wing government can be formed in the current Knesset by replacing Netanyahu with another MK from the Likud.

UTJ MK's solution: A government headed by a right-wing MK

Haredi MK: Bennett's government soon to be wiped off the map

MK Meir Porush attacks Bennett's government: This 'unnatural mix' of leaders and interests cannot last, just like Mizrachi movement.

Haredi MK: Bennett's government soon to be wiped off the map

PM to haredi MK: 'Drawback' that haredim aren't in government

'We won't always agree, but we're not trying to be contrarian to you,' PM Bennett tells MK Meir Porush.

PM to haredi MK: 'Drawback' that haredim aren't in government

Haredi MK: 'Haredim careful to hold school on Fridays'

Proposed changes to school year do not work for haredi community, MK Porush says.

Haredi MK: 'Haredim careful to hold school on Fridays'

Two arrested for trying to forcibly shave haredi MK

Main suspect accused of planning, paying second suspect to carry out attacks on haredi leaders in order to "instill fear."

Two arrested for trying to forcibly shave haredi MK

Omicron reaches Knesset

21 Knesset security guards and employees, as well as MK Meir Porush, in isolation after guard tests positive for Omicron variant.

Omicron reaches Knesset

Will haredim boycott the Israeli economy?

If all haredim purchase nothing but bread & cheese for a month, suggests MK Porush, they can bring the Treasury to its knees.

Will haredim boycott the Israeli economy?

UTJ MK: We can't even think about joining this government

MK Meir Porush rejects reports that the haredi parties could join the current government.

UTJ MK: We can't even think about joining this government

Haredi MK: 'I've worked with the government to help my voters'

'We're not in the Knesset just so that we can scream,' haredi MK Meir Porush says.

Haredi MK: 'I've worked with the government to help my voters'

MK Porush: It hurt me, I had to do something

Haredi MK explains to Arutz Sheva why he sat on floor of Knesset committee and read Psalms during session,

MK Porush: It hurt me, I had to do something

MK dragged out of cmte. while reciting Psalms

"I won't leave until you stop entering the women's section of the Western Wall," says UTJ Knesset member, protesting Reform MK's actions.

MK dragged out of cmte. while reciting Psalms

UTJ MK attacked for the second time in two weeks

Unknown persons spray pungent-smelling substance on the door of MK Meir Porush's home. Police investigating.

UTJ MK attacked for the second time in two weeks

Security guards assigned to UTJ MK following assault

Police continuing the search for two attackers who tried to trim MK Meir Porush's beard and fled.

Security guards assigned to UTJ MK following assault

Haredi lawmaker attacked in Jerusalem

Initial report: MK Meir Porush physically assaulted outside of his home in the capital.

Haredi lawmaker attacked in Jerusalem

'If there is a lockdown, I'll go to synagogue'

Education Ministry failed to adequately prepare for the start of the haredi school year, MK Meir Porush says.

'If there is a lockdown, I'll go to synagogue'

Haredi MK: 'Don't speak about Torah learning in yeshivas'

MK Meir Porush slams 'bad' government's handling of coronavirus pandemic, says Torah study should not be spoken about publicly.

Haredi MK: 'Don't speak about Torah learning in yeshivas'

UTJ MK: A dangerous government with inexperienced leadership

MK Meir Porush promises to do everything possible to topple the government.

UTJ MK: A dangerous government with inexperienced leadership

Haredi MK blasts Lapid-Bennett government

Deputy Minister Meir Porush blasts members of Bennett-Lapid government: We will fight them, their political lives will become hell.

Haredi MK blasts Lapid-Bennett government

Haredi MK: 'I have no complaints against Religious Zionism'

Dep. Ed. Min. Porush says Religious Zionism made 'a commitment to voters' not to join Arab-supported gov't. 'I have no complaints.'

Haredi MK: 'I have no complaints against Religious Zionism'

Everyone wants the Religious Zionist vote

We get praise and visits from all the parties during campaigns. It is time for us, the Religious Zionists, to vote for our own values.Op-ed.

Everyone wants the Religious Zionist vote

Haredi MK: 'How could they ask our voters to support them?'

UTJ's MK Meir Porush slams MK Bezelal Smotrich's Religious Zionism party: 'How dare they market such a party to the haredi public??'

Haredi MK: 'How could they ask our voters to support them?'

'The pro-Netanyahu bloc will get more than 60 seats'

'Haredi lawmakers led opposition to Trump plan,' says Deputy Education Minister Meir Porush. 'Haredi-National Religious will back us.'

'The pro-Netanyahu bloc will get more than 60 seats'

'We took 'Deal of the Century' off the agenda'

In new video, UTJ's Meir Porush reveals how he fought the "dangerous Deal of the Century" initiated by former US President Donald Trump.

'We took 'Deal of the Century' off the agenda'

'Haredi voters aren't going to vote for Religious Zionism'

'I said there won't be many haredim voting for Likud, and there won't be many voting for MK Smotrich,' says UTJ's Meir Porush.

'Haredi voters aren't going to vote for Religious Zionism'

United Torah Judaism wooing the 'Nationalist Haredim'?

Deputy Minister Porush tours Yitzhar, visits Kumi Ori, declared closed military zone, calls to vote United Torah Judaism.

United Torah Judaism wooing the 'Nationalist Haredim'?

'Bennett won't go against the right-wing bloc'

Meir Porush believes Bennett will go with the nationalist camp despite sitting in the opposition.

'Bennett won't go against the right-wing bloc'

Meir Porush: Normalize status of communities over 'Green Line'

Dep. Education Minister appeals to government to "utilize remaining window of opportunity during waning days of Trump administration."

Meir Porush: Normalize status of communities over 'Green Line'

'Litzman's support of Bennett for PM isn't party's stance'

Dep. Education Minister Meir Porush says Litzman "represents only himself."

'Litzman's support of Bennett for PM isn't party's stance'