Isaac Herzog meets with 'Make-A-Wish' child who wished to know the feeling of being president

President Isaac Herzog hosted 14-year-old Arbel Rot at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, fulfilling the critically ill child's wish to experience being president for a day. The visit, organized by Make-A-Wish Israel, allowed Rot to "be the king of the world" and interact with the head of state.

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I was excited to host 14-year-old Arbel Rot, who bravely fought his illness, as part of a special Make-A-Wish Israel day, and to fulfill his wish of being the king of the world and to feel what it's like to be the president of the country for a day.

Herzog described the meeting as "deeply moving," expressing his privilege in meeting the "intelligent, curious, and exciting Arbel" and answering his questions. He extended wishes for Arbel's health and continued fulfillment of his aspirations. The president lauded the volunteers of Make-A-Wish Israel for providing "moments of joy, strength and hope" to children and their families.

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I was privileged to meet the intelligent, curious, and exciting Arbel, and to answer his questions. I wish him health, and may he continue to fulfill wishes!

Make-A-Wish Israel founders Denise and Avi Bar-Aharon accompanied Rot, noting the visit as an "enormous privilege and a deeply moving experience." They highlighted the significance of such moments for the children and expressed gratitude to President Herzog for his "warm welcome, his sensitivity, and the time he dedicated to Arbel and his family."

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give the children and their families moments of joy, strength and hope

Following his meeting with the president, Arbel was given a tour of the Knesset and enjoyed a family vacation in Jerusalem. The organization emphasized its ongoing mission to grant wishes and create lasting memories for children facing serious illnesses.

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an enormous privilege and a deeply moving experience.