Noam Party Leader Denies Withdrawal Talks Ahead of Election
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Avi Maoz, chairman of the Noam Party, denied reports of withdrawal negotiations five days before the election, stating his party will continue to the end. Earlier, it was reported that Bezalel Smotrich of the Religious Zionism Party considered offering Maoz a deputy minister role in exchange for Noam's withdrawal, but the offer was rescinded.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Avi Maoz denied reports of negotiations for his Noam Party to withdraw from the election.
- Maoz stated his party intends to "run until the end, until the great victory."
- Bezalel Smotrich reportedly considered offering Maoz a deputy minister position.
- The proposed role for Maoz involved authority over education and Jewish identity.
- The offer was allegedly withdrawn due to ongoing quiet negotiations.
- The election is scheduled to take place in five days.
Just five days before the general election, Avi Maoz, chairman of the Noam Party, vehemently denied reports of negotiations concerning his party's withdrawal from the Knesset race. "Contrary to false publications, Noam has not conducted and is not conducting any negotiations with any party in the political system," Maoz stated. He affirmed the party's intention to "run until the end, until the great victory, with God's help."
Earlier on Thursday, Kan News reported that Bezalel Smotrich, chairman of the Religious Zionism Party, had considered offering Maoz a position as deputy minister or head of an administration, with authority over education and Jewish identity matters, in exchange for Noam's withdrawal from the elections. However, this proposal was reportedly shelved at the last minute, allegedly due to quiet negotiations being held with the Noam party through an intermediary.
