From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
President Herzog encourages Israelis to vote: Local government has ‘dramatic’ impact
President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal cast their votes in the local elections at the Jerusalem High School for the Arts.
“We have done our duty and voted in the municipal election for mayor and city council in Jerusalem, the capital of Israel,” Herzog says.
“Local government impacts our lives in a very dramatic way. Every area of life for the citizens of Israel is cared for by local authorities. Therefore, if we really want to influence the direction of our lives, it is best to go out and vote in the local authority elections. This has been proven all the more so in the war. In a state of emergency we see the municipalities, the local authorities and councils handling and facing a host of challenges of the highest importance.
“I call on the citizens of Israel — go vote and make an impact.”
