President of Israel Reuven Rivlin today, Tuesdayn, visited the Central Elections Committee, as he has each election day during his term of office, and was the guest of CEC Chairman Judge Uzi Fogelman and CEO Adv. Orly Ades.
The president visited the CEC control room, which is connected to each of the voting districts, and heard about the current voter turnout figures. The president spoke with the observers about ensuring clean elections and with those responsible for special corona voting places. He thanked them for their dedicated work.
“These elections carry with them a range of challenges, primarily in adapting the elections process to the coronavirus pandemic, to at risk populations and those in isolation,” said the president during his visit. “In recent weeks, you have been working around the clock to provide creative solutions to ensure that every Israeli will be able to exercise their right to vote.”
Speaking to the CEC’s representatives, he said, “Do not allow those who question your authority or your good intentions as gatekeepers to deter you. The Israeli people stands behind you and puts its faith in you.”