Avi Maoz Launches Noam Party Campaign Aiming to Secure Right-Wing Majority in Knesset

Avi Maoz, chairman of the newly formed Noam party and Knesset member, officially launched his party's election campaign on the Jewish holiday of Tu B'Av, symbolizing love and unity. Maoz positioned Noam as a political home for disappointed right-wing and ultra-Orthodox voters, promising to strengthen the right-wing bloc and secure a parliamentary majority of at least 61 seats. He emphasized that his goal is not to split votes but to rescue right-wing governance, stating, "I am 70 years old and did not embark on this journey to waste votes but to save the right-wing rule."

Maoz highlighted that Noam will build alliances with other groups to represent a broad spectrum of disillusioned voters, including traditional, ultra-Orthodox, and religious Zionist communities. He criticized the current right-wing government for failing to advance key goals such as reinforcing Israel's Jewish identity, applying sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, and implementing judicial reforms. Maoz also presented Noam as a bridge between the ultra-Orthodox and religious Zionist sectors, which he said are currently divided despite belonging to the same political bloc.

Addressing concerns about vote splitting, Maoz firmly rejected the notion that Noam would harm the right-wing camp's chances. He expressed deep concern for Israel's future and the continuation of right-wing governance as his motivation. Maoz also pledged to lead a comprehensive reform of the education system if appointed Minister of Education, aiming to restore Jewish education and reassure Jewish mothers about their children's schooling. "When the left warns that I want to be Minister of Education, I say absolutely yes," he declared, committing to roll up his sleeves and fix the education system.

The campaign launch marks Noam's entry into the upcoming elections with a focus on uniting and mobilizing right-wing voters dissatisfied with existing parties, aiming to shift the balance of power in the Knesset.