Noam Chairman Avi Maoz Blames Anti-Party Campaign for Right-Wing Bloc's Election Woes
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Avi Maoz, chairman of the Noam party, claimed that a campaign against his party negatively impacted the right-wing bloc's election performance. Speaking at a post-election event, Maoz stated that efforts to undermine Noam were unsuccessful and that the opposition demonstrated the party's influence. He alleged a "well-funded fear campaign" against Noam, suggesting this campaign diverted energy from mobilizing right-wing voters. Rabbi Tzvi Tau encouraged activists to persevere despite challenges.
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- Noam Chairman Avi Maoz blames anti-party campaign for right-wing election losses.
- Maoz claims efforts to "erase" his party and its values were unsuccessful.
- He alleges a "well-funded fear campaign" targeted Noam during elections.
- Maoz suggests opposition energy should have focused on mobilizing right-wing voters.
- Rabbi Tzvi Tau urged Noam activists not to despair despite difficulties.
Avi Maoz, chairman of the Noam party, stated at an election results summary event that the campaign against his party during the election period harmed the right-wing bloc's chances. Maoz addressed party activists on Tuesday night, saying they are awaiting the final results but remain focused on the future. He asserted that Noam operated according to its rabbis' guidance, aiming to strengthen the nation's education and Jewish identity.
Maoz claimed that attempts were made to undermine his party and its values, both before and after the list submission deadline. "Unfortunately, there were those who made an effort to erase Noam for Israel, before and after the submission of the lists, and the values it represents. They did not succeed in this, and they will not succeed," he stated.
He accused unspecified groups of focusing their energy on combating Noam instead of mobilizing disillusioned right-wing voters. "If only they had directed the energy they directed against us towards bringing back the disappointed voters of the right-wing bloc, there would be celebration tonight across the entire right-wing bloc and a clear-cut result," Maoz said. He further alleged that his party faced a "well-funded and well-oiled fear campaign."
Maoz attributed any lower-than-expected vote count for Noam to the campaign waged against it. He also argued that the very opposition to Noam demonstrated its influence, as other parties adopted Noam's principles. "No one attacked us on the flags we raised. Our move caused everyone to adopt our principles, and that in itself indicates the necessity of Noam for Israel," he added.
Rabbi Tzvi Tau, president of Har HaMor Yeshiva and Noam's spiritual leader, urged activists not to despair despite difficulties. "We came to implement truth and faith, which are eternal things that have made waves and will yet prove themselves," Rabbi Tau said. "They are trying to push us aside, but we must not stop or despair because of it."
