Yisrael Eichler

'Likud ministers are trying to topple the government'

Haredi MK Yisrael Eichler claims Shabbat construction work controversy manufactured by Likud ministers trying to topple Netanyahu.

'The world belongs to the young? Not when it comes to the Jews'

MK Eichler speaks of the greatness of Torah leader Rabbi Shteinman, the value of respecting elders.

'Supreme Court is a gang being bribed by the Reform movement'

Haredi MK slams Supreme Court for waging 'religious war', helping Reform.

Haredi MK: No more Shabbat overtime pay

MK Yisrael Eichler wants to pass a law banning the state from paying more money to those that work on Shabbat.

'Supreme Court biased towards the Reform Movement'

MK Eichler calls High Court decision letting woman be rabbinical courts manager 'a missile in the anti-religious artillery."

Will the government nix fines for using another's Rav Kav?

Tourists in Jerusalem, rejoice: Transportation Ministry works to cancel fine for passengers who pay using someone else's Rav Kav card.

Jerusalem to get additional 'Rav Kav' machines

Haredi MK pushes Jerusalem transportation committee to expedite placement of additional Rav Kav machines.

"The aim of the demonstrators - to bring down Netanyahu"

MK slams demonstrators outside attorney general's house for attempting to force A-G to indict Netanyahu regardless of the facts.

'The Reform should learn from Trump'

MK Eichler pleased with Trump family's respectful attitude to Kotel: 'I'm happy Reform in US forced to see how Trump family respects site.''

Fined for singing 'Ma Nishtana' on Passover?

Haredi family fined for noise during Seder night in Bnei Brak, prompting appeal by MK Eichler.

Finance Minister works to aid Meron visitors

Finance Minister says Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai's gravesite 'close to his heart,' promises to do everything he can to aid site's visitors.

'Media coverage inviting terror attack at Western Wall'

Haredi MK responds to report of lax security at holy site on Shabbat, warns Arab media pushing story could inspire attack.

Eichler: Regulation Law should be extended to kibbutzim

MK Yisrael Eichler(UTJ) maintained that Regulation Law could also prevent Arabs demanding land from kibbutzim situated on Arab lands.

Foreign residents to benefit from public transport subsidies

Tourists with a temporary resident visa will also benefit from the public transport subsidies granted Israelis.

'The Supreme Court has no right to tell us how to live'

MK Yisrael Eichler attacks Supreme Court judges for demanding female representation in haredi parties.

Israel near bottom of OECD for welfare expenditure

According to 2015 National Insurance report, Israel is fourth lowest among OECD countries in welfare expenditure.

'Secular journalists sometimes better than religious ones'

Haredi MK claims it is often easier to deal with secular journalists than national-religious ones.

Haredi MK: We are a persecuted minority fighting for survival

In the wake of repeal of core curriculum requirement for haredi schools, MK Eichler has some choice words for the requirement's supporters.

Ethics Committee censures MKs for calling Glick 'murderer'

Knesset Ethics Committee criticizes MKs Yisrael Eichler, Yitzhak Cohen for 'illegitimate' comments on MK Yehuda Glick.

Reform Movement appeals to Ethics Committee against haredi MKs

Reform Movement asks Ethics Committee to investigate haredi MKs for walking out of meetings.

Eichler blasts police violence against helpless civilians

United Torah Judaism MK blasts the fact that police officers have not been arrested for violence during protests.

MK Eichler: Netanyahu was bought by Reform Jews

Haredi MK accuses 'most senior politician,' other ministers of having been bribed by Reform Jews in US; 'this is buying the government.'

MK Eichler asks why terror victim privacy law is ignored

Eichler explains new bill banning publication of victim's name before approval, asks Shaked why privacy censor law isn't enforced.

Women of the Wall celebrate gov't approval of egalitarian prayer

At a press conference at the Western Wall, the women say: ‘All Jews in Israel can pray together at the Kotel.’

Eichler: Stores Open on Shabbat an 'Unacceptable Scandal'

MK Yisrael Eichler demands the government enforce laws requiring businesses to close on Shabbat.

Haredi UTJ 'Not Ideologically Opposed' to Pledging Loyalty

MK Eichler says Torah council to rule on Supreme Court demand for full ministership, but party never had 'ideology' against it.

Haredi Split? United Torah Judaism In-Fighting Turns Spiteful

Agudat Yisrael tries to block Norwegian bill as 'revenge' for Degel HaTorah MK's attempt to be elected to Judicial Selection Committee.

Bill: Limit Public Transport Strikes

UTJ MK Yisrael Eichler submits motion to prevent 'abuse' of strikes in essential professions after latest Egged strike strands thousands.

Second Coalition Rebellion? MK Eichler Threatens to Break Ranks

UTJ MK threatens to rebel if not granted chairmanship of Knesset committee; sources tell Arutz Sheva he never signed coalition deal.

High Court: Broadcaster Zahavi Should Watch His 'Potty Mouth'

Radio host Natan Zahavi should really watch his language, the High Court said, considering comments he made about MK Yisrael Eichler.

Hareidi MK Threatens 'Apartheid' Israel with Intifada

'If you have no respect for Torah, respect the Arab rebellion' threatens Eichler, in vitriol on Lapid's VAT housing law benefiting soldiers.

Hareidi MK: IDF Draft is Violence Against Women

Hareidi MK says mandatory draft for women, religious or secular, is a form of ‘serious violence.’

Rachel's Tomb Hit By 200 Terror Attacks in 2013

Attacks on ancient tomb of Jewish matriarch Rachel discussed in Knesset, 119 explosives thrown at site last year.

Eichler: 'The Government is Intolerant of A Jew With A Beard'

The complaints continue about failure in the gas mask distribution: "they aren't beard friendly."

Hareidi MK Speaks Arabic, Tibi Answers in Yiddish

Amusement in Knesset as hareidi MK addresses Arab MKs in Arabic, Arab MK responds in Yiddish.

Hareidi MK to US Ambassador: Don’t Let Israel Discriminate

MK Eichler tells ambassador Dan Shapiro that Israel’s budget cuts will discriminate against American yeshiva students.

MK Disturbed by ‘Third World’ Healthcare in Hareidi Cities

MK warns that health centers are failing to keep up with hareidi birthrate, putting babies at risk.

Hareidi MK: Lack of Hareidi Enlistment is Israel's Fault

It was the army that abandoned hareidi Jews and not the other way around, MK claims.

Broadcaster Calls Hareidi MK ‘Parasite,’ ‘Not Worth Spitting On’

MK files complaint over broadcaster’s furious insults in row over dead author’s legacy.

MK Eichler: Abolish Mandatory IDF Service

Cancellation of the mandatory service and turning the IDF into a professional army will end the "cultural war" against hareidim, says MK.

MK: Wave of Hate Crimes against Hareidi Jews

Hareidi MK says anti-hareidi incitement has led to a wave of hate crimes that has been ignored by media, Knesset.

Hareidi MK Thankful for Arrest of Arab Snow Attack Gang

United Torah Jewry MK Yisrael Eichler thanked police for their arrest of 9 Arabs accused of attacking Hareidi youths.

Hareidi MK: Kadima Incitement Could End in Murder

Hareidi MK worries that a new Kadima party slogan comparing soldiers, Torah scholars will end in violence.

Hareidi MK Fears Coalition without Hareidim, Settlers

MK Eichler (UTJ) says secular "white tribe" prefers Eritrean infiltrators to hareidim, settlers.

Hareidi MK Calls for IDF Equality: Cancel the Draft

Knesset Member Rabbi Yisrael Eichler has called for “quality in the IDF” by canceling the obligation to serve in the forces.

Rav Lior, MK Eichler Visit Gush Katif Evictees

UTJ Knesset faction head Rav Yisrael Eichler plants a tree in worm-free vegetable greenhouse, a day after a tour by Rav Lior.

MKs Against Hypocrisy Following Suspected Mosque Arson

MKs Ben-Ari and Eichler: We're against 'price tag' actions, but who condemns Arab attacks against Jews or when a Ramot shul was torched?