Noam Party Candidate Claims Strong Support, Dismisses 'Right-Wing Bloc' Concept

Shimon Tobol, Deputy Mayor of Be'er Sheva and a candidate for the Noam party, asserted that his party's independent run would not jeopardize the right-wing bloc's chances of forming a government. Appearing on Radio Kol Barama, Tobol vehemently rejected concerns that Noam is siphoning crucial votes from the Haredi and religious sectors, particularly from parties like Shas and United Torah Judaism, thereby weakening the broader camp. He argued that the "right-wing bloc" is not a cohesive entity due to internal disagreements among parties, citing complex statements from United Torah Judaism officials regarding future political alliances. Tobol contended that Noam's success and entry into the Knesset would actually ensure the establishment of a stable right-wing government.

During the interview, Tobol addressed doubts about the party's ability to pass the electoral threshold, presenting data he claims indicates significant grassroots activity. He stated that Noam has 2,000 activists working daily and that their electronic system lists approximately 210,000 potential voters. When pressed by host Yaakov Grodka on how these numbers would translate into actual votes, Tobol responded that the lists have undergone rigorous verification. He expressed confidence that even with conservative calculations, the party would surpass the required threshold. Tobol remained firm in his conviction about the party's chances, stating, "You think there's no chance, I am sure there is a chance!"