Israelis Working on Election Day Share Their Experiences
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Several Israelis, including a waitress, a municipal policing manager, a lawyer, a farmer, and a lifeguard, are working on election day. They shared their experiences and motivations for continuing their duties while emphasizing the importance of voting. The farmer noted his cows require constant care, while the lifeguard ensured public safety. The lawyer and policing manager highlighted their roles in upholding democratic processes and public order.
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- Waitress Noa Feivish votes for the first time and then works a busy election day shift.
- Municipal policing manager Tomer Raz will work extended hours to ensure orderly elections in Nof HaGalil.
- Lawyer Basel Faraj provides legal aid to detainees on election day, calling it an important national duty.
- Farmer Yisrael Bloch works on his family's dairy farm, stating his cows require constant care.
- Lifeguard Avi Harush ensures safety at Haifa's beach on election day, urging people to vote.
While most Israelis enjoy a day off for elections, some are working, either by choice or necessity. Among them is 18-year-old waitress Noa Feivish from Kiryat Bialik, who is voting for the first time and will then head to her shift at a cafe. She anticipates a busy day and encourages everyone to vote. Tomer Raz, 36, municipal policing manager in Nof HaGalil, will be working extended hours with his team of 12 inspectors and 12 police officers to ensure orderly elections. They will be on heightened alert until vote counting concludes to prevent any disruption, with Raz noting their commitment to the mission despite personal sacrifices.
Lawyer Basel Faraj, a criminal defense attorney, will be on duty for the Public Defense Department in the north, providing legal assistance to those arrested. This is his first time serving on election day, requiring him to vote early before reporting to the courthouse at 8 a.m. to handle dozens of detainees from across the region. He views this as an important national duty.
Yisrael Bloch, 68, known as Tuti, manages his family's 105-year-old dairy farm in Nahalal, which requires constant attention. He states he doesn't have the privilege of taking time off, as his 150 cows do not observe election days. He has made arrangements for time off in the past but doesn't expect special treatment.
Avi Harush, 63, the head lifeguard at Zamir Beach in Haifa, sees his work on election day as a privilege, ensuring the safety of beachgoers. He expects a large crowd and reminds people that voting is the most important activity, even amidst leisure. All these individuals emphasize the importance of participating in the democratic process, even while fulfilling their professional responsibilities.
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