Youngest Child Meets Israeli President in Make-A-Wish Fulfillment

Arbel, a child from Nahariya, had his dream come true when he was granted a special wish by the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which has been fulfilling wishes for sick children for 30 years. Arbel wished to be "king of the world" for a day, centering his request on meeting the President of Israel and experiencing what it is like to be president. The highlight of the day took place at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, where Arbel met President Isaac Herzog. The president warmly welcomed him, shook his hand, and gave him a close-up experience of the residence, creating a deeply emotional moment for Arbel and his family.

Following the meeting, Arbel enjoyed a VIP tour of the Israeli Knesset, including detailed explanations and a close look at the parliamentary building, before continuing to a vacation in Jerusalem. The day was organized by Reuveni Pridan in collaboration with the ARLO team, who helped produce this special event. President Herzog expressed his admiration for Arbel, calling him an inspiring child who reminds everyone of the power of dreaming and courage. He wished Arbel to keep dreaming big and believing in himself.

Dennis and Avi Bar Aharon, founders of Make-A-Wish Israel, shared their gratitude for the opportunity to bring Arbel to the President's Residence, marking the third time the organization has done so under different presidents, including Shimon Peres and Reuven Rivlin. They thanked President Herzog for his warm reception and emphasized the importance of creating lifelong memories for children through these wishes.