Elderly Israeli Voter Dies After Casting Ballot
Translated & summarized from Channel 9 by baba
A 94-year-old man, Исраэль Крайс, died on October 27 after voting in the Knesset elections in Ramat Gan. He collapsed near his home after casting his ballot, fulfilling his "civic duty" as his daughter described it. His daughter stated he voted for Гади Айзенкот, who later offered condolences. Voter turnout was reported to be record-breaking.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- 94-year-old Исраэль Крайс died on October 27 after voting in the Knesset elections.
- He collapsed near his Ramat Gan home after fulfilling his "civic duty."
- His daughter Ширли stated he voted for party chairman Гади Айзенкот.
- Гади Айзенкот offered condolences to the family.
- Voter turnout for the election broke a record set in 1973.
A 94-year-old resident of Ramat Gan, Исраэль Крайс, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, shortly after voting in the 26th Knesset elections. He had arrived at the polling station with his daughter, Ширли. After fulfilling his civic duty, Крайс collapsed and lost consciousness upon exiting his car near his home on HaHayal Street, according to his family.
His daughter, Ширли, told Ynet that her father was determined to vote for Гади Айзенкот, the chairman of the "Yashar!" party, and expressed satisfaction that he was able to cast his ballot. She described him as an example, urging others to exercise their democratic right to vote.
The ZAKA volunteer organization is providing assistance to the family with organizational matters. The body was reportedly being prepared for burial.
Гади Айзенкот contacted Крайс's daughter to offer his condolences. The article also noted that voter turnout for these elections had broken a 1973 record, with over 2.3 million people voting by noon.
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