Avi Maoz
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Avi Maoz, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
MK Avi Maoz Vows to Pass Western Wall Prayer Law in Next Knesset Term
MK Avi Maoz pledged to pass the Western Wall Prayer Law in the next Knesset term to enforce Chief Rabbinate control and prevent disruptions by Women of the Wall. The law stalled p…
Avi Maoz Demands Override Clause Before Next Israeli Government Sworn In
Noam LeYisrael, led by Avi Maoz, launches a campaign focusing on judicial reform, demanding an override clause be passed before the next Israeli government is sworn in. The party…
Noam Party Leader Avi Maoz Says Party Won't Run Without Chance to Pass Threshold
Avi Maoz, leader of the Noam party, says the party will not run in the upcoming Israeli elections if it cannot pass the electoral threshold, while actively seeking new alliances t…
MK Avi Maoz Runs Independently, Vows Equal Education Funding and Opposes Draft for Torah Students
MK Avi Maoz of Noam LeIsrael declares an independent run to protect the right-wing bloc, aiming for the Education Ministry. He promises equal funding for all students regardless o…
Hundreds to Pray Together at Western Wall Amid Controversy Over Prayer Space
Hundreds will gather at Jerusalem's Western Wall on Friday for a Rosh Chodesh Elul prayer amid disputes over the site's future. The Supreme Court ruled for a pluralistic prayer ar…
Israeli Column Calls to End Affirmative Action Favoring Arab Citizens Citing Security and Social Concerns
An Israeli columnist urges ending affirmative action favoring Arab citizens, citing security risks and unequal treatment of Jewish soldiers and citizens. The call follows reports…
New Party by Erdan and Edelstein Fails to Pass Electoral Threshold in Latest Poll
A new poll shows the party formed by Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein failing to pass the electoral threshold, with Likud losing a seat and Yisrael Beiteinu gaining two. The coaliti…
Minister May Golan Condemns Mansour Abbas Following Investigative Report on Ra'am Leader
Israeli Minister May Golan criticized Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas after a Channel 14 documentary exposed his controversial views and alleged support for crime, promising to continu…
Minister Struck Claims She and Smotrich First to Expose Ra'am's Ties to Islamic Movement
Minister Orit Struck and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claim they were the first to expose Ra'am's ties to the Islamic Movement and oppose forming a government with them. Stru…
MK Tzvika Fogel Calls to Ban Ra'am Following Channel 14 Investigation
MK Tzvika Fogel of Otzma Yehudit endorsed a Channel 14 investigation into Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas, calling for the Islamic Movement's ban to protect Israeli security. The docum…
Negev Residents Rally in Support of Beersheba Deputy Mayor Amid Assault Allegations
Dozens of Negev residents rallied in Beersheba to support Deputy Mayor Shimon Touboul amid allegations of assaulting two Bedouin workers. The supporters praised his public and mil…
Dozens in Negev Rally in Support of Deputy Mayor Shimon Toubul Amid Political Controversy
Dozens of Negev residents rallied in Be'er Sheva to support Deputy Mayor Shimon Toubul amid political controversy and far-left protests against him. They praised his military serv…
Avi Maoz Explains Why Noam Party Changes Name to Noam for Israel
Avi Maoz, chairman of the Noam party, announced renaming it to Noam for Israel to broaden its appeal to Haredi, national-religious, and traditional communities. The change aims to…
MK Avi Maoz Criticizes Live Dismissal of IDF General, Calls for Private Dialogue
MK Avi Maoz criticized the live dismissal of an IDF general, urging private resolution between the Defense Minister and military leadership. He also announced plans to form a new…
Channel 14 Panelist Eliran Tal Appointed Spokesperson for Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar
Eliran Tal, a Channel 14 panelist, has been named spokesperson for Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, succeeding Michael Maoz after two years.
Noam Party Launches Nationwide Campaign to Strengthen Right-Wing Jewish Identity
The Noam Party, led by MK Avi Maoz, launched a nationwide billboard campaign titled "Free to Be Jewish" to strengthen the right-wing bloc and appeal to voters prioritizing Jewish…
Israel Harel Urges Right-Wing to Rethink Netanyahu Leadership and Broaden Political Strategy
Israel Harel, founder of the Yesha Council, calls on the right-wing to reconsider Netanyahu's leadership and broaden political alliances. He criticizes the Religious Zionist Party…
Avi Maoz Pledges to Strengthen Right-Wing Bloc as Noam Party Seeks Broader Religious Support
Avi Maoz, leader of the Noam party, announced a new strategy to unite ultra-Orthodox and national-religious voters ahead of Israel's 26th Knesset elections. He aims to strengthen…
Noam Party Appoints First Woman to Lead New Women's Division Ahead of Elections
The ultra-Orthodox Noam party is appointing Liora Alon to lead its first official women's division, signaling a strategic shift ahead of Israeli elections. This change could affec…
Be'er Sheva Deputy Mayor and Channel 14 Panelist Shimon Tubul Joins Noam Party
Shimon Tubul, deputy mayor of Be'er Sheva and Channel 14 panelist, joined the Noam party led by Avi Maoz, marking a major political shift. Tubul, a veteran public servant and Giva…
Suspicious Object Found and Neutralized Near MK Avi Maoz's Home in Jerusalem
A suspicious bag containing photography equipment was found and neutralized near MK Avi Maoz's Jerusalem home; police are investigating.
Israeli Leaders Condemn Deadly West Bank Terror Attack, Call for Strong Military Response
Following the fatal shooting of Benyahu Malt near his West Bank community, Israeli leaders expressed condolences and called for a strong military response to terrorism. Ministers…
No Delay Demanded: MK Avi Maoz Calls for Broad Military Operation in West Bank
MK Avi Maoz called for an immediate, broad IDF operation in the West Bank to seize weapons and dismantle terror infrastructure following a deadly attack in Gilead.
Tensions Escalate in North Tel Aviv Over Religious Presence in Ramat Aviv Neighborhood
In Tel Aviv's Ramat Aviv neighborhood, secular residents protest against growing religious influence, fearing a shift away from its secular character. Religious residents reject t…
Debate Intensifies Over Who Controls Jerusalem's Western Wall's Religious Character
Bereaved Father Eliyahu Livman Joins Noam Party List Ahead of Elections
Eliyahu Livman, father of a terror attack victim, joins the Noam party list alongside MK Avi Maoz as part of new candidate announcements.
New Investigation Explores Women of the Wall's Role in Changing Israel's Jewish Identity
Ornit Foran Suissa's new investigative series examines the Women of the Wall's decades-long struggle at the Western Wall, highlighting their challenge to the site's traditional st…
Israeli Right Targets Supreme Court Overhaul as Central Election Issue
Ahead of Israel's 2026 elections, opposition parties focus on anti-Haredi messaging over draft exemptions, while the ruling coalition prioritizes judicial reform, pledging to appo…
Israeli Knesset Officially Dissolves, Setting Stage for New Elections
The 25th Israeli Knesset officially dissolved after a tense vote, triggering new elections and overcoming a last-minute crisis with the Shas party.
Israeli Knesset Votes on Controversial Broadcasting Law Amid Legal and Political Disputes
The Israeli Knesset is voting on a contentious Broadcasting Law amid legal warnings and political disputes, with thousands of amendments proposed. The law faces criticism for pote…
Knesset Legal Advisor Blocks Communications Law Over Procedural Flaws
The Knesset legal advisor ruled the Communications Law's current legislative process invalid due to procedural errors involving thousands of unreviewed amendments, halting its pro…
Avi Maoz's Noam Party and Achi Movement Explore Potential Political Alliance Ahead of Elections
Secret talks reportedly take place between Avi Maoz's Noam party and the Achi movement about a possible political alliance ahead of Israel's elections, though Noam denies merger t…
Ophir Sofer Quits Religious Zionism Party Amid Smotrich's Consolidation of Power
Ophir Sofer resigned from the Religious Zionism party due to Bezalel Smotrich's consolidation of power, which marginalized independent voices and broke coalition agreements. Smotr…
Noam Party Leader Blames Coalition for Provocations at Western Wall
Avi Maoz of the Noam party blamed coalition leaders for failing to pass legislation that would regulate prayer at the Western Wall, leading to repeated provocations by Women of th…
Women’s Prayer Group Smuggles Torah Scroll into Western Wall Women’s Section, Sparking Outcry
On the morning of the Hebrew month of Av, the Women of the Wall group smuggled a Torah scroll into the Western Wall’s women’s section, violating rabbinic rules and sparking protes…
MK Avi Maoz Opposes Haredi Draft Freeze Law as Temporary Fix Only
MK Avi Maoz supported a law freezing arrests of draft-dodging Haredi yeshiva students but called it a temporary fix, criticizing Haredi parties for failing to find a comprehensive…
Israeli Parliament Passes Law Freezing Arrests of Draft-Dodging Yeshiva Students Amid Sharp Opposition
The Israeli Knesset passed a law freezing arrests of yeshiva students classified as draft dodgers for 90 days, igniting sharp criticism from opposition leaders who argue it underm…
Israeli Lawmakers Approve Detention Law Amid Calls for Broader Draft Reform
The Israeli Knesset passed a law regulating the detention of yeshiva students, with support from coalition members but calls for broader draft reform. Avi Maoz called the law a te…
Israeli Government Rushes Key Legislation Ahead of Knesset Dissolution
With three days until the 25th Knesset dissolves, the Israeli government is fast-tracking key legislation, including laws on Torah study exemptions and military service extension…
Israeli Supreme Court Reviews Controversial Media Weakening Law Amid Ongoing Legislation
The Israeli Supreme Court is reviewing petitions against a controversial media weakening law while the Knesset continues its legislative process, amid political tensions and dispu…
Communications Minister Removes Key Consumer Benefit From Broadcast Law Amid Haredi Pressure
Communications Minister Shlomo Karai removed a key consumer benefit, a free government streaming app for sports, from the broadcast law under pressure from Haredi parties. The rev…
Knesset Halts Communications Law Debate to Celebrate MK Avi Maoz's 70th Birthday
The Knesset temporarily stopped its debate on the Communications Law to celebrate MK Avi Maoz's 70th birthday, with members marking the occasion during the session.
MK Avi Maoz Urges Defense Minister Israel Katz to Act Against Gunfire in Hebron Area
MK Avi Maoz demanded Defense Minister Israel Katz act immediately to stop continuous gunfire threatening residents of Kiryat Arba and Hebron, following recent bullet strikes on ho…
MK Avi Maoz Criticizes Netanyahu for Failing to Uphold Coalition Agreement on Jewish Identity Laws
MK Avi Maoz left the coalition, accusing Netanyahu's government of blocking key Jewish identity laws promised in their agreement. Maoz plans to run independently in the next elect…
Israeli Supreme Court Warns of Constitutional Crisis, Ministers Respond with Sharp Criticism
Israeli Coalition Condemns Supreme Court Over Threats to Public Officials
Israeli coalition leaders condemned the Supreme Court's warning that public officials could face personal lawsuits for following elected officials' orders, accusing the court of i…
Shas Prioritizes Deal with Netanyahu, Signals Support for Communication Law Amid Religious Concerns
Shas plans to support Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi's Communication Law after Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef emphasized prioritizing the political deal with Netanyahu. The party seeks…
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Urges Support for Coalition Laws to Protect Torah Study and Kashrut Laws
Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef urged Shas leader Aryeh Deri to support coalition laws only if the Basic Law on Torah Study is secured and the Kashrut reform canceled. This follows a re…
