Two Northern Israel Lottery Winners Share $7 Million Jackpot

Two lottery winners from northern Israel, a woman in her late 30s and a retired couple in their 70s, claimed the top prize of 25 million shekels ($7 million) in the July 4, 2026, lottery draw. Each winner will receive 12.5 million shekels. The woman, currently at a career crossroads, said she plays the lottery occasionally with the same personal numbers and was shocked when she saw the winning notification. She described trembling with excitement and initially doubting her win, deciding to keep the news private while contemplating her future. She expressed gratitude and optimism about enjoying life more now.

The other winners, a senior couple from northern Israel, have played the lottery for years using the same numbers, reinvesting small winnings into more tickets. The husband discovered their win the morning after the draw and called his wife with the good news, which she initially found hard to believe until confirming it via the official lottery app. They informed their children, who also needed time to process the news. The couple revealed that their grandchildren had urged them to move closer, joking that winning the lottery would make that possible. Now, they plan to buy a home near their extended family, emphasizing the importance of family above all.

Both winners visited the lottery headquarters to claim their prizes and shared their emotional reactions and plans for the future. The woman sees the win as an opportunity to pause and choose her career path with peace of mind, while the couple looks forward to relocating closer to loved ones. The lottery organization confirmed the legitimacy of the winning tickets and the prize distribution.