Yisrael Eichler
ישראל אייכלר · MK (Agudat Yisrael, Belz)
Who they are
Belz Hasidic journalist and broadcaster, in and out of the Knesset since 2003, known for fiery rhetoric against the secular establishment.
Positions and record
Draft: Any conscription of yeshiva students is religious persecution.
Judiciary: Harsh critic of High Court intervention in religious life.
Autonomy: Haredi communal self-rule against secular institutions.
Where they stand
Judea & Samariaparty lineFollows rabbinic guidance, dovish history
Two states / withdrawalSovereignty / annexation
Gaza & Securityparty lineDefers to the security cabinet
Deal & disengagementFull military control
Haredi Enlistmentparty lineExemption is existential
Universal draftPreserve exemptions
Judiciaryparty lineBack the overhaul in exchange for a draft law
Strengthen the courtCurb the court
Economyparty lineSectoral allocations
Social spendingFree market
Religion & Stateparty lineMaximal religious status quo
Civil / pluralistHalachic status quo