Israel Eichler
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United Torah Judaism MK Yisrael Eichler launched a scathing critique of U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris during a speech at the Knesset plenum on Sunday. Eichler's comments come at a time of heightened sensitivity in U.S.-Israel relations.
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Victims of Hostilities
After an expedited parliamentary process, the bill recognizing families of the abducted as victims of hostile actions was passed in its first reading. Knesset member Israel Eichler, who submitted the proposal, explains why it is so critical to assist these families.
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"Take Your Words Back"
After Knesset Member Israel Eichler's words against the Zionist movement, Minister Ofir Akunis attacks him and calls on him to retract his "slanderous words", as he defined it