"Dad managed to vote": 94-year-old went to the polls - and died at the entrance to his home

Israel Krais, a 94-year-old resident of Ramat Gan, collapsed and died at the entrance to his home after voting in the 26th Knesset elections. His daughter Shirley said he insisted on voting for Eisenkot, and thanked ZAKA volunteers who assisted her.

Israel Krais, a 94-year-old resident of Ramat Gan, passed away this morning (Tuesday) after returning home from the polling station, where he voted in the 26th Knesset elections. His daughter Shirley, who drove him, told ynet: "Dad really wanted me to take him to vote for Eisenkot. I took him in the car to vote, and on the way back, as soon as he got out of the car he collapsed and died at the entrance to the building." She added: "I am very happy that he managed to vote, he is an example to all of us to go out and vote and exercise our democratic right." ZAKA reported receiving a report about the elderly man who collapsed and died at the entrance to his residence. ZAKA volunteers who arrived at the scene recounted the incident. The daughter thanked the volunteers for their assistance. The article presents the event as an inspiring story about exercising the right to vote, focusing on the deceased's final moments.