Israeli Party Leaders Vote, Urge Public Turnout
Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
Israeli party leaders, including President Isaac Herzog, cast their votes on Tuesday and urged citizens to participate in the elections. Leaders from across the political spectrum, such as Gadi Eisenkot, Yair Golan, Naftali Bennett, Arie Deri, and Avigdor Lieberman, emphasized the importance of voting for the future of Israel and its democracy. Several leaders highlighted recent national events, including the October 7th attacks, as reasons for increased civic engagement. The day was marked by calls for unity, national repair, and the strengthening of democratic principles.
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- Israeli party leaders voted Tuesday, urging high public turnout for the nation's future.
- President Herzog called voting a fundamental right and a "true festival of democracy."
- Gadi Eisenkot honored a hostage survivor, pledging to work towards national healing.
- Yair Golan stated the election is about "saving Israel" through the ballot box.
- Naftali Bennett compared voters to "lions" rising to save the country.
- Arie Deri expressed concern over expected turnout in left-wing and Arab communities.
Israeli party leaders cast their votes across the country on Tuesday, urging citizens to participate in the democratic process. President Isaac Herzog, after voting in Jerusalem, emphasized the importance of every vote, stating, "We have no other country." He highlighted the significance of the day, connecting it to the sacrifices of wounded IDF soldiers and the preservation of Israeli democracy. Herzog expressed pride in fulfilling this fundamental right and wished for a "true festival of democracy."
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yishar party, accompanied kibbutz member and hostage survivor Gadi Moses to the ballot box, calling Moses a symbol of Israeli resilience and mutual commitment. Eisenkot pledged to honor the price paid by Moses and the community, vowing to work towards healing and repair.
Yair Golan, chairman of the Democrats, voted with his family in Rosh Ha'ayin, framing the election as a means to "save Israel" and transfer their struggle from the streets to the ballot box. Naftali Bennett, chairman of the Together party, voted in Ra'anana, comparing the public to "lions" who have historically risen to save the nation, most recently on October 7th. He promised a "huge, historic correction" and a new era for Israel.
Arie Deri, chairman of Shas, called on voters to exercise their democratic right, expressing concern over anticipated high turnout in left-wing and Arab communities and urging efforts to strengthen their own base. Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, voted in Nokdim, expressing confidence in forming a "Zionist coalition" committed to a state inquiry commission and universal conscription.
Ofer Winter, chairman of Am Israel, voted with his grandson, expressing optimism for success. Yousef Jabareen, chairman of the Joint List, voted in Umm al-Fahm, calling the election "fateful" and emphasizing the Arab public's potential to bring about change.
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