Party Profile: Noam (Avi Maoz)
Profile of Noam, the religious Zionist party led by Avi Maoz, which polls far below the threshold.
Noam is a religious Zionist party led by Avi Maoz, 70, running alone this year under the letter ני. It polls between 0.2% and 0.9%, far below the 3.25% threshold. This profile covers its list, platform and why its votes could matter in a close race.
Who they are
Noam is a religious Zionist party led by Avi Maoz, 70. It says it stands for traditional family values. Many news outlets call it far-right. It is known for its opposition to LGBTQ rights and for its focus on Jewish identity in education. Maoz ran with Religious Zionism in 2022 and served as a deputy minister in the Prime Minister's Office. This time Noam is on the ballot alone, under the letter ני, on the advice of Rabbi Tzvi Tau.
| Leader | Avi Maoz |
| Ballot letter | ני (Nun-Yud) |
| Poll range | 0.2% to 0.9% |
| Camp | Coalition-leaning |
| Space | Ultra-conservative, religious-nationalist |
| Ballot letter | ני |
The party polls far below the 3.25% threshold.
The list: who is likely to get in
Nobody, on current polls. These are the names I could confirm. The order is unconfirmed.
| Name | Age |
|---|---|
| Avi Maoz | 70 |
| Shimon Tubul | n/a |
| Eliyahu Libman | n/a |
| Yisca Hayimov | n/a |
| Liora Alon | n/a |
Avi Maoz. Party founder and leader. He has been a fixture of the religious far right for decades and ran in earlier elections on his own and with Religious Zionism. He is the only name with a significant public profile.
Others. I could not verify bios for the other names.
Note: check the full list against the Central Elections Committee publication.
Platform and coalition plans
Noam focuses on Jewish identity and education and on opposing LGBTQ rights and recognition. It is not a major player on economics or security. It leans toward the Netanyahu bloc, but no poll gives it a seat.
Its main effect is as a spoiler. Votes for Noam that fall below the threshold are lost. If those voters would otherwise back Religious Zionism or Otzma, the loss could matter in a close race. That is a reason both parties may ask voters not to waste their ballots. See the Election Math article.
Sources: Party list filings; Israeli media poll tracking, 24 Sept to 7 Oct.
Frequently asked questions
Who leads Noam?
Avi Maoz, 70, leads Noam. He ran with Religious Zionism in 2022 and served as a deputy minister in the Prime Minister's Office. This time Noam runs alone, on the advice of Rabbi Tzvi Tau.
What is Noam's ballot letter?
Noam's ballot letter is Nun-Yud (ני). Noam runs alone on the ballot this year, on the advice of Rabbi Tzvi Tau. Avi Maoz ran with Religious Zionism in 2022. The party's poll range is 0.2% to 0.9%.
Is Noam polling above the threshold?
No. Noam polls between 0.2% and 0.9%, far below the 3.25% threshold. No poll gives it a seat, and the page says nobody on its list gets in on current polls.
Which camp is Noam in?
The page calls Noam coalition-leaning and ultra-conservative. Votes for Noam below the threshold are lost, which could matter if those voters would otherwise back Religious Zionism or Otzma Yehudit.
Cite this page: The Israel Gazette. “Party Profile: Noam (Avi Maoz).” Updated 9 October 2026. https://israelgazette.com/election/party-profile-noam-avi-maoz/