Meir Porush
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Meir Porush, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Rabbi Dan Segal Uncovers Ancient Mikveh in Christian Church Built Over Tiberias Synagogue
Rabbi Dan Segal led a rare visit to a Greek Orthodox church in Tiberias built over the historic Shlah synagogue, uncovering a mikveh beneath it. The synagogue was seized by Christ…
Haredi MKs Watch World Cup During Knesset Sessions as New Haredi Journalists Council Launches in Jerusalem
During the World Cup, Haredi Knesset members were seen watching matches amid legislative activity. The historic launch of the Haredi Journalists Council took place in Jerusalem, d…
Israeli Knesset Votes on Controversial Media Weakening Law Amid Legal Challenges
The Israeli Knesset is voting on a controversial media reform law pushed by Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi that critics say will weaken media independence and regulatory ove…
MK Meir Porush Delivers Fiery Speech Against Israeli Judiciary Over Torah Scholars' Rights
MK Meir Porush delivered a passionate speech in the Knesset condemning the Israeli judiciary and Attorney General for targeting Torah scholars through recent rulings and budget cu…
Israeli Supreme Court Suspends Yeshiva Students' Arrest Freeze Law Amid Political Clash
The Israeli Supreme Court temporarily halted a law freezing arrests of yeshiva students refusing military service, sparking a fierce political dispute. Coalition leaders rejected…
Israeli Coalition Rejects Supreme Court Suspension of Detention Law, Calls for Noncompliance
Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi and MK Meir Porush condemned the Supreme Court's suspension of a detention law affecting yeshiva students, urging law enforcement to d…
Israeli Politicians Reveal Military Reserve Service Days Amid Controversy Over Draft Exemption Law
Following the Knesset's approval of a law exempting ultra-Orthodox Jews from military draft enforcement, politicians disclosed their and their families' reserve service days. This…
Jerusalem Community Representatives Gather to Prepare for 'Between the Times' Activities
About 100 community representatives in Jerusalem met to prepare for Agudat Yisrael's 'Between the Times' family activities. Leaders praised their role connecting residents with mu…
MK Meir Porush Urges Israeli Police to Refuse Arrests of Haredi Draft Dodgers
MK Meir Porush defended a bill preventing arrests of Haredi draft dodgers in the Knesset, citing military committee recommendations. He urged police to refuse arrest orders if the…
Haredi MKs Disclose Family Ties Affected by Draft Freeze Bill
Haredi Knesset members from United Torah Judaism disclosed that their adult family members could be impacted by the draft evasion arrest freeze bill, following a legal advisor's r…
Israeli Parliament Legal Advisor Requires MPs to Disclose Relatives Avoiding Military Service Before Voting on Draft Law
The Knesset legal advisor instructed MPs to disclose if they have relatives facing legal action for draft evasion before voting on a bill protecting yeshiva students from military…
Israel’s Housing Market Sees 10.6% Drop in Sales Amid Mixed Trends in New and Resale Homes
Israel’s housing market experienced a 10.6% drop in sales from March to May 2026, driven by a sharp decline in resale home transactions. New home sales remained stable, supported…
MK Meir Porush Defends Torah Students' Detention Bill Amid Opposition Outcry
MK Meir Porush defended a bill to stop detaining Torah students, citing the military Shakedi Committee's recommendations and criticizing the IDF Chief of Staff's opposition. He wa…
Media Criticizes Haredi Political Power as Ineffective Ahead of Israeli Elections
Yehuda Glickman criticized the Haredi parties' political effectiveness in Israel's Knesset, calling their power an illusion despite strong electoral support. He highlighted failur…
Haredi Detainee Held Three Days Without Tefillin in Military Prison Sparks Outcry
A Haredi detainee was held for three days in an Israeli military prison without access to his tefillin, despite family assurances. The incident prompted Knesset member Meir Porush…
Israeli Parliament Faces Opposition Over Law Suspending Arrests of Draft Dodgers
The Israeli Knesset committee approved a bill suspending arrests of ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers, provoking sharp political backlash and potential coalition dissent ahead of a ful…
Israeli Knesset Committee Approves Second and Third Readings of Yeshiva Students' Arrest Freeze Law
The Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee approved the "Arrests Law" to freeze the detention of yeshiva students, amid legal criticism and coalition disputes. Final votes…
Yinon Megal Learns English Amid Political Maneuvering Over Netanyahu's Leadership Seat
A satirical political segment humorously depicted Israeli political figures amid tensions in Likud, including Netanyahu's leadership, Yinon Megal learning English, and controversi…
Thousands of Ultra-Orthodox Families Lose Eligibility for Discounted Housing Program Over Draft Status
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox families in Israel have had their eligibility for the government’s discounted housing lottery revoked due to unresolved military draft status, sparking…
Ultra-Orthodox Parties Demand Practical Torah Study Law with Benefits for Yeshiva Students
Ultra-Orthodox parties in Israel reject the declarative Basic Law on Torah Study, demanding practical legislation with clear benefits for yeshiva students. The Knesset approved th…
Hundreds of Hasidic Communities Celebrate Shimon Goldberg’s Son’s Wedding in Beit Shemesh
In Beit Shemesh, dozens of Hasidic communities held a major Sheva Brachot event for the wedding of Shimon Goldberg’s son, featuring prominent rabbis and public officials. A specia…
Israeli Coalition Seeks Constitutional Status for Torah Study and Military Service
The Israeli coalition is pushing a Basic Law amendment granting constitutional status to both Torah scholars and IDF soldiers, aiming to ease criticism over military exemptions fo…
Israeli Parliament Advances Controversial Basic Law Elevating Torah Study and Securing Full Funding for Yeshiva Students
The Israeli Knesset advanced a Basic Law elevating Torah study to a fundamental value, granting yeshiva students full funding and status equal to soldiers, while introducing gende…
Hundreds of Vizhnitz Hasidic Scholars Hold Torah Study Protest Outside Israeli Attorney General's Office
Hundreds of Vizhnitz Hasidic yeshiva scholars held a Torah study protest outside the Israeli Attorney General's office on June 7, 2023, opposing policies targeting Torah learners…
Hundreds of Vizhnitz Yeshiva Students Hold Torah Study Protest Near Israeli Attorney General's Office
Hundreds of Vizhnitz yeshiva students held a Torah study protest near the Israeli Attorney General's office to oppose policies targeting Torah learners and the imprisonment of yes…
Israeli Knesset Passes First Reading of Basic Law to Enshrine Torah Study as Constitutional Value
The Israeli Knesset approved in a first reading a Basic Law to recognize Torah study as a constitutional value, aiming to protect yeshiva students from military service and arrest…
Vizhnitz Hasidim Hold Silent Torah Study Protest Against Yeshiva Arrests in Jerusalem
Hundreds of Vizhnitz Hasidic yeshiva students held a peaceful Torah study protest outside the Attorney General's office in Jerusalem against yeshiva arrests. The event featured st…
Israeli Knesset Advances Torah Study and Muezzin Noise Laws Amid Coalition Tensions
The Israeli Knesset is advancing legislation to recognize Torah study as a core national value and passed a law limiting mosque noise, amid political deals and coalition tensions…
MK Meir Porush Urges Freeze on Yeshiva Students' Arrests Amid IDF Manpower Crisis
MK Meir Porush criticized the Knesset committee and legal advisors for failing to address the IDF's manpower shortage and called to freeze arrests of draft-dodging yeshiva student…
IDF Official Condemns Unequal Enforcement of Military Service Law Amid Torah Study Bill Debate
IDF Brigadier General Shay Tayeb criticized unequal enforcement of military service laws during a Knesset debate on a Basic Law to protect Torah study. The Knesset committee appro…
Jerusalem Court Orders House Arrest for Man Filmed Pointing Gun at Ultra-Orthodox Protesters
Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court ordered house arrest for a man filmed pointing a handgun at ultra-Orthodox protesters on Route 1. Police said he admitted the act, while the defense s…
IDF to Build Haredi Training Base in Jordan Valley Amid Draft Crisis
The IDF will build a Haredi training base in the Jordan Valley for all ultra-Orthodox service tracks, at a cost of tens of millions of shekels. The announcement followed mass prot…
After mass ultra-Orthodox convoy, MK Porush warns of new protest steps
MK Meir Porush held a debriefing after a mass ultra-Orthodox convoy to a military prison and threatened further protest steps if detained yeshiva students are not released. He sai…
Pro-Giving-Conscription Groups Threaten to Block Bnei Brak After Mass Haredi Protest
A day after a mass Haredi car protest against arrests of Torah students, Ayelet HaShachar Seydof of Mothers on the Front threatened to block Bnei Brak before Shabbat. The article…
Hundreds of Haredi Protesters Clash with Police After Routine Traffic Ticket at Maccabim Checkpoint
Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox protesters clashed with police at the Maccabim checkpoint after a routine traffic ticket for a draft evader triggered the community’s alert system. The…
Meir Porush Launches Sharp Attack on Religious Zionist Party Over Draft Bills
Meir Porush sharply attacked the Religious Zionist Party on Wednesday evening over its stance on draft legislation protecting Torah students. In a Kikar Studio interview, he accus…
Beitar Illit deputy mayor attacked and choked during protest convoy
Beitar Illit deputy mayor Gedaliah Eisenstein was attacked and choked on Wednesday during a protest convoy. He was taken for hospital tests, and MK Meir Porush later phoned to exp…
Clashes Break Out at Ultra-Orthodox Protests in Arad and Ashdod
Clashes broke out Wednesday during ultra-Orthodox protests in Arad and Ashdod, including street fighting in Arad and the blocking of a soldiers' bus in Ashdod. Police said they we…
Thousands of cars gather for historic ultra-Orthodox protest across Israel
Around 5,000 cars assembled at 19 sites across Israel for a scheduled 4:00 p.m. ultra-Orthodox protest convoy against arrests of yeshiva students and scholars. Police approved the…
19 Departure Hubs Set for Car Convoy Protest Against Arrests of Yeshiva Students
Organizers finalized plans for a Wednesday 4:00 p.m. car-convoy protest against arrests of yeshiva students, with departures from 19 cities across Israel. They said hundreds have…
Organizers Launch Car-Convoy Protest Planned for Wednesday at 4 p.m.
An organized car-convoy protest is scheduled for Wednesday at 4 p.m., with multiple convoys set to drive slowly toward a military prison and back. Police say they will review any…
Police Chief Vows Tough Action After Violence at Ultra-Orthodox Protest
Police Commissioner Danny Levy said officers involved in violence against ultra-Orthodox protesters on Route 4 will face harsh action if they broke procedure. The protest by the J…
Police Open Internal Probe After Violence Allegations During Ultra-Orthodox Protest
Israel Police said it will investigate allegations of officer violence during a protest that blocked Highway 4 at the entrance to Bnei Brak. A police officer filmed kicking a prot…
New footage shows police using smoke grenades and batons against Haredi protesters near Bnei Brak
New footage from Route 4 near Bnei Brak shows police beating Haredi protesters after using smoke grenades. The Jerusalem Faction, Rabbi Yaakov Markovitch, and MK Meir Porush accus…
Meir Porush blasts Gur faction over control of Agudat Yisrael’s funds and branches
Meir Porush publicly attacked Agudat Yisrael’s central Gur-linked faction over control of party resources and local branches. Speaking in Beitar Illit, he said the party belongs t…
Jerusalem Faction Threatens High Court Petition Over Road 4 Clashes
The Jerusalem Faction backed protesters injured on Route 4 and threatened to petition the High Court if police violence continues. MK Meir Porush also demanded an emergency Knesse…
MK Porush Demands Urgent Hearing Over Police Violence Against Haredi Protesters
MK Meir Porush demanded an urgent National Security Committee hearing after police dispersed a Haredi protest on Route 4, injuring eight people. He accused police of selective enf…
Ultra-Orthodox Protests Escalate as Government Freezes Controversial Draft and Housing Bills
Ultra-Orthodox protests over yeshiva arrests escalated on Monday with road blockages, threats, and clashes with police. At the same time, Netanyahu froze the housing bill and adva…