Election Eve: Attorney Urges Focus on Economy and Cost of Living
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Attorney Roi Cohen is calling on Israeli politicians to address the high cost of living and economic issues ahead of the elections, arguing these concerns are paramount for many citizens. A recent survey shows a significant majority of self-employed individuals feel unprotected during crises, and a majority of the public are more worried about the economy than security. Cohen urges voters to demand clear economic plans from candidates and emphasizes that the economic well-being of the self-employed impacts the entire nation.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Attorney Roi Cohen urges politicians to prioritize the economy and cost of living before elections.
- A survey reveals 89% of Israeli self-employed feel unprotected during crises.
- 70% of the public find the economy more worrying than security, a survey shows.
- Cohen calls for concrete plans to lower living costs and support small businesses.
- He advises voters to question candidates on their economic platforms.
With elections imminent, Attorney Roi Cohen, representing the Lahav organization of self-employed individuals and business owners, is urging politicians to prioritize the economic situation and the high cost of living. Cohen expressed frustration that major party leaders are not addressing these critical issues, which he argues are more pressing than security concerns for many Israelis.
Cohen highlighted a survey conducted by Lahav, which found that 89% of self-employed individuals and business owners feel the state does not provide adequate social and financial protection during crises. The survey also indicated that for 70% of the general Jewish population, the cost of living and economic situation are more worrying than security, though this concern is not reflected in political discourse.
He called on all party leaders to present concrete plans for reducing the cost of living, regulating social rights for the self-employed, easing the burden on small businesses, and establishing a social safety net. Cohen emphasized that the struggles of the self-employed affect the entire Israeli economy, leading to reduced growth, fewer jobs, less competition, and higher prices for consumers.
Addressing the public, Cohen encouraged voters to question candidates about their economic platforms before casting their ballots. He reassured the self-employed that they are not invisible and that their efforts to build businesses are recognized, urging political leaders to see them and address their needs.
