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94-Year-Old Israeli Dies After Voting in Knesset Elections

By Влад Цуфер

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A 94-year-old Israeli man, Israel Kraiss, died on October 27 shortly after voting in the Knesset elections in Ramat Gan. His daughter stated he was determined to vote and passed away at his home entrance upon returning from the polling station. ZAKA volunteers responded to the scene and assisted the family. The incident occurred on election day as Israelis decided their political future.

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94-year-old Israel Kraiss died on October 27 after voting in Knesset elections in Ramat Gan.
His daughter Shirley said he was determined to vote and passed away at his home entrance.
Shirley emphasized the importance of voting and considered her father an example.
ZAKA volunteers responded to the scene and provided support to the family.
The incident occurred on election day as Israelis voted for their political future.

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A 94-year-old Israeli man, Israel Kraiss from Ramat Gan, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, shortly after casting his vote in the Knesset elections. His daughter, Shirley, stated that her father was determined to participate in the election and specifically wanted to vote for Gadi Eisenkot's party. She drove him to the polling station, and upon their return home, he collapsed and died at the entrance to their house.

Shirley expressed that despite the tragedy, she is glad her father was able to exercise his democratic right. She views his determination to vote as an example for others, emphasizing the importance of participating in elections. The ZAKA volunteer organization confirmed the incident, reporting that their volunteers, Aryeh Ben-Menachem and Hazi Barzani, responded to a call about an elderly man who had lost consciousness and died outside his home in Ramat Gan.

The ZAKA volunteers provided support to the family and transported Mr. Kraiss's body for burial. The article also briefly mentions that Gadi Eisenkot's party, "Yashar," had previously filed a complaint with the Central Elections Committee regarding alleged ballot issues.