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Avi Maoz
Avi Maoz, the far-right lawmaker from the Noam party, is the author of a bill meant to align Israel's rules for citizenship with Orthodox standards. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90 via JTA)
July 4, 2025, 11:54 am
Knesset bill would narrow eligibility for Israel citizenship
Backed by far-right and Orthodox parties, the proposal would revoke the 55-year-old clause of the Law of Return that extends Israeli citizenship to those with only one Jewish grandparent
By Asaf Shalev JTA
Noam party leader Avi Maoz and Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu. Courtesy: twitter
February 28, 2023, 1:17 am
Far-right party chief quits role in Netanyahu government
Avi Maoz cited a failure to uphold coalition agreements but said he would continue to serve as a coalition lawmaker in parliament.
By Jotam Confino in Israel
Thousands take to the streets of Tel Aviv to celebrate Pride (Image: UK in Israel)
January 18, 2023, 10:53 am
Israel is an LGBTQ haven in the Middle East. Its new government could change that
With new diaspora minister calling Pride parades 'vulgar' and the finance minister proclaiming himself a 'proud homophobe', what next for gay rights in Israel?
By Ron Kampeas (JTA)
Israeli designate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in conversation with right-wing Knesset member Itamar Ben Gvir during the swearing-in ceremony for the new Israeli parliament.
December 23, 2022, 11:42 am
300 rabbis to block extremists in Israeli government from visiting their communities
Open letter circulating across communities in the United States says they will not invite members of the bloc “to speak at our congregations and organisations".
By Ron Kampeas (JTA)
Benjamin Netanyahu addresses his supporters from a truck at a campaign event in the run up to Israel's election.
December 22, 2022, 10:10 am
Who’s who in Israel’s new far-right government, and why it matters
As the new government is formally sealed, here’s what you need to know about who’s set to take power in Israel.
By Andrew Lapin (JTA)
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