Avi Maoz

MK Avi Maoz is the leader of the Noam Party. 

A controversial figure, Maoz has been criticized for alleged homophobic and racist remarks in the past. He is the only member of the Noam Party in Knesset, having made it in on a shared ticket with Otzma Yehudit and the Religious Zionist Party.

France’s Gaza stance fuels antisemitism, far-right Israeli lawmaker says

Noam MK Avi Maoz accused France of moral hypocrisy as Strasbourg’s chief rabbi warns French rhetoric echoes justification of the 2012 Toulouse school attack.

 MK Avi Maoz attends a discussion in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 19, 2024
 Noam head Avi Maoz speaks during a function meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 30, 2023.

Far-right Noam Party MK Avi Maoz resigns from gov't

 Noam MK Avi Maoz in front of Israeli flag (illsutrative).

Far-right MK accuses Shin Bet of planning coup against the government, blames 'Deep State'

 Banner on Tel Aviv's Ayalon Highway targeting Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, placed by the far-right Noam Party, November 18, 2024.

'His blood is on your hands': Noam Party targets A-G with Ayalon banner


Deputy minister against IDF chief of staff: 'Dismiss him immediately'

The leader of the Noam Party, MK Avi Maoz, criticized IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and called for his dismissal. In his statement, he strongly opposed various decisions by the chief of staff.

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi (left) and MK Avi Maoz (Right)

PMO agrees to redirect Avi Maoz's NIS 285 m. to evacuees

The funds will now be used as aid for evacuees from southern towns near Gaza and from towns and cities up north.

 Noam head Avi Maoz speaks during a function meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 30, 2023.

Avi Maoz's sequel run in Israeli politics which many did not ask for - opinion

The Prime Minister tells the world in English that Israel is a bastion of rights for women and LGBTQ+, but within his own office, he is empowering radical forces seeking exactly the opposite.

 MK AVI Maoz sits among empty seats in the Knesset plenum.

Avi Maoz has no place in Israel's government - editorial

The problem with Maoz being in charge is that he and his party advocate extremist views that are anti-pluralist and anti-secular, anti-feminist and anti-LGBT.

 MK Avi Maoz seen during a vote in the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on December 28, 2022.

Opposition, LGBTQ+ orgs. slam Maoz's return to Israel's gov't

Noam MK Avi Maoz is set to head a 'Jewish Identity Authority' and will receive a two-year NIS 285 million budget.

 Noam head Avi Maoz speaks during a function meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on March 20, 2023.

Avi Maoz's 'Jewish Identity Authority' to receive NIS 120m. in 2023

The move is set to be approved after Maoz voted in favor of the national 2023-2024 budget last week.

 Noam head Avi Maoz speaks during a function meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 30, 2023

Avi Maoz: NYC Mayor treats yeshivas better than Tel Aviv Mayor

Maoz quoted a speech made by NY Mayor Eric Adams, specifically citing Adams's pledge of support for yeshivas.

 NOAM CHAIRMAN Avi Maoz at the Knesset: Great concern.

Israel's mature majority is saving democracy - opinion

Israel's mature majority, rooted in blue-and-white us-ness is not just driving the train – but saving the day. May that trend continue.

 MK BENNY Gantz speaks to the media in Sderot last week. Yair Lapid may prefer chaos, and Benjamin Netanyahu may prefer delay, but that’s why their polls keep plummeting while Gantz’s is rising, says the writer.

Israel is trying to legalize pedophilia - Avi Maoz

The age of consent in Israel is 16 for all genders but can be as low as 14 provided both parties consent and have a 3-year age gap or less.

 MK Avi Maoz seen during a vote in the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on December 28, 2022.

Israeli far-right MK Avi Maoz 'filled with shame' over gay Knesset Speaker

"We will no longer agree to be silent about the blasphemy and dishonor of the State of Israel," wrote Maoz.

 Noam head Avi Maoz speaks during a function meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on March 20, 2023.

Avi Maoz submits bill to repeal Law of Return's Grandchild Clause

National Unity Party MK Ze'ev Elkin responded to this news, saying "are there any basic tenets of the existence of this country that [Maoz] won't try to destroy?"

 MK Avi Maoz attends an Arrangements Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on June 21, 2021.