Dafna Tseruya: They don't talk about us, they talk with us
Dafna Tseruya, an activist in the Senior Citizens Leadership Network, describes meetings with party representatives (Yisrael Beiteinu, Yashar, Shas, and the Democrats) ahead of the elections. The network proposed establishing a coordinating body for senior citizen affairs and a multi-year national plan. As an example, Tseruya notes that after a meeting with MK Meirav Cohen, Cohen forwarded the party platform draft for comments. Tseruya calls for genuine inclusion of senior citizens in policymaking.
Dafna Tseruya, a senior citizen and social activist, describes the activities of the Senior Citizens Leadership Network ahead of the elections. The network met with representatives of the parties Yisrael Beiteinu, Yashar, Shas, and the Democrats, and proposed two key initiatives: establishing a coordinating body for senior citizen affairs and formulating a multi-year national plan to address population aging. As an example of impact, Tseruya cites a meeting with MK Meirav Cohen from the Together party, after which Cohen forwarded the party platform draft for comments. Tseruya emphasizes that the goal is not just listening but genuine inclusion in policymaking, and that senior citizens can contribute their experience and knowledge. She calls on parties to involve senior citizens in decision-making processes even after the elections.