Meir Porush

Proposed bill to benefit haredi draft evaders

If passed, the new law would require a special area of military prisons to be set aside for detainees with specific faith-based needs.

Haredi MK to Supreme Court justice: 'Who are you, anyway?'

Haredi MK Meir Porush slams judicial system's 'despotism,' condemning hatred 'dripping between the lines' of every legal decision.

Haredi MK says minister trying to remove haredim from Jerusalem

MK Meir Porush says high-rise construction won't force haredim out of Jerusalem, stressing, 'Jerusalem is not Tel Aviv.'

UTJ MK:

Shortage of soldiers? Just politics

MK Meir Porush launched criticized the IDF after the military published data showing a shortage of roughly 12,000 conscript soldiers.

Coalition denounces demand for cost of dealing with Hilltop Youth

During a closed discussion with the Chief of Staff, MK Meir Porush demanded to know the security costs of Hilltop Youth activity in Judea and Samaria. Coalition members criticized him for raising the subject.

Haredi draft crisis: Porush calls for US pressure on Israel

MK Meir Porush urges the Trump administration to pressure Israel to stop arrests of haredi draft evaders, claims that, in contrast to the US, Israel acts 'in ways of persecution against yeshiva students.'

Haredi MK announces: I won't travel to Meron this year

Haredi MK Meir Porush says he won't attend Meron Lag Ba'omer event this year, reveals details behind decision to cancel it.

Haredi MK blasts 'selective criticism'

Anger at Knesset Committee discussion on judges' salaries, opposition MKs blast refusal to allow Justice Ministry rep to speak.

MK Porush:

'Can the IDF deal with detaining thousands of yeshiva students?'

MK Meir Porush submitted an urgent parliamentary query to Defense Minister Israel Katz regarding the arrest of yeshiva students and the conditions of their detention in military prison.

MK Porush at military prison: 'An absurdity we never imagined'

Knesset Member Meir Porush visited the military prison today where yeshiva students who refused to enlist in the IDF are being held.

Police look to end use of Skunk solution for crowd control

The Israel Police has decided to explore finding alternatives to using the malodorous chemical compound 'Skunk' for dispersing riots.

Draft Law:

Who has the ability to defer yeshiva students' service?

Legal adviser warns proposed Draft Law lacks criteria for when Defense Minister may exempt yeshiva students; haredi MK slams focus on appeasing Supreme Court.

Revealed:

In Haifa haredi neighborhood, 95% of homes lack protection

Knesset committee holds discussion on Hadar neighborhood of Haifa, where 80% of residents are elderly and children, and 95% of the homes lack bomb shelters. 'This is truly a matter of saving lives.'

Two haredi draft dodgers arrested in Ramla

Two haredi brothers from Ramla who did not report for IDF service were arrested. A third draft dodger evaded arrest in Be'er Sheva after refusing to open the door for military police.

Haredi MK demands draft dodgers be released for Yom Kippur

MK Meir Porush declared that 'it is inconceivable that on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year, young men should be in prison simply because they are Torah students.'

Haredi MK proposes: Free mandatory education for infants

Proposed bill aims to bypass Attorney General's sanctions on haredim by making daycare subsidies a nonissue, but would require infants as young as three months to be enrolled in 'educational' institutions which teach a core curriculum.

Haredi MK warns of violence over haredi draft

The Beitar Illit city council held a special session in MK Porush's protest tent beneath the Justice Ministry to protest attempts to draft haredim by force.

MK Porush to Arutz Sheva:

'Haredim and secular Jews getting closer to a civil war'

MK Meir Porush accuses Attorney General of inspiring tensions between Israel's haredi and general populations.

MK Porush launches hunger strike against arrest of draft dodgers

Member of Knesset Meir Porush began a protest on Thursday morning outside the office of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara at the Ministry of Justice in Jerusalem.

Proposed bill:

Lower voting age for Knesset elections to 17

Explanatory notes to proposed new bill state: “17-year-olds in Israel are active citizens engaged in social, political, and economic issues.”

Jerusalem:

Minister orders expropriation of properties in Jewish Quarter

Minister Meir Porush instructs expropriation of properties on Hashalshelet Street in the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem, in line with post-Six-Day War plans.

Agudat Yisrael ministers mull leaving cabinet

As pressure mounts over the conscription law, Agudat Yisrael ministers warn they may quit the cabinet if the Knesset does not dissolve.

Minister Porush welcomes new US Ambassador to Israel

Minister of Jerusalem and Jewish Tradition, Meir Porush, welcomes Michael Huckabee on his new appointment as Ambassador of the United States to Israel.

Pulled his beard, hit him:

Haredi minister's son violently attacked in Jerusalem

Moshe Porush, son of Minister of Jerusalem Affairs and Heritage Meir Porush, violently attacked by Gerrer hasidim; Gerrer official response: 'Dispute between neighbors, no connection to hasidic sect.'

Minister Porush to European powers: Stop protecting UNRWA

Minister of Jerusalem Affairs and Jewish Heritage Meir Porush criticizes statement by the Foreign Ministers of Britain, France, and Germany blasting Israel’s ban on UNRWA activities in eastern Jerusalem.

Following terrorists' release:

Jerusalem Minister demands reinforced security for city

Jerusalem Minister Meir Porush urges security reinforcements for Jerusalem similar to steps taken in Judea and Samaria, warns release of convicted terrorists places millions at risk.

Committee appoints Meir Porush to head Meron Lag Ba'omer prep

Following declaration of Lebanon-Israel ceasefire, committee elects Jerusalem Minister Meir Porush to lead preparations for the Lag Ba'omer celebrations in Meron.

Haredi minister slams:

Judiciary holds a double standard

'Terrorists receive stipends until a special law is passed, but a yeshiva student loses stipends in a single day,' Jerusalem Affairs Minister Meir Porush tells Knesset plenum.

Minister Porush:

Accessible elevator at the Western Wall within a year and a half

Minister of Jerusalem Meir Porush toured the Western Wall elevator construction site that will make the Western Wall accessible to those with disabilities from the Jewish Quarter.

'New record of audacity'

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.

Netanyahu to Uman pilgrims:

'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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Ukraine:

Officials inspect Uman bomb shelters ahead of Rosh Hashanah

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

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.

Free transportation to the Western Wall - even at night

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

Jerusalem Min. explains:

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.

Jerusalem Minister:

'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.

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?'

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.'

'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.

Budgets for haredi schools in exchange for Draft Law delay?

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

Porush at Tomb of the Kings:

'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.

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: '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.

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.

Haredi MK:

'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.'

Minister Meir Porush:

'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.

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.

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

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

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.

Minister Porush tells US Amb:

'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.

'What is this?'

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.

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.

UTJ MK:

'There's no government without Smotrich'

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

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.

2022 Elections:

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.

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

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