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Israel's Discounted Apartment Lottery Results

Israel's "Discounted Apartment" program lottery results are in, with thousands of winners, and the next lottery is on the horizon.

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Ministry Of Construction And Housing

Yitzhak GoldknopfYehuda Morgenstern

In how many locations were discounted apartments offered in this lottery?: The lottery offered 4,741 housing units in 14 locations across Israel, including Eilat, Efrat, and Rishon LeZion. Applications for the next lottery, opening in December, are currently available.
Describe the process of the lottery, focusing on transparency and fairness.: The lottery process involves technical checks, a computerized system overseen by a committee and a certified accountant, and results are calculated in a closed room to ensure fairness and transparency.
What were the comments of Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf regarding this lottery?: Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf expressed his excitement for the winners and emphasized the program's importance in helping young couples achieve homeownership. He also announced preparations for the next lottery.
How many applicants were there in the eighth lottery of the "Discounted Apartment" program?: The eighth lottery of the "Discounted Apartment" program in Israel has concluded, with 4,741 winners selected from 90,370 applicants. Each household had approximately a 5.2% chance of winning.
What did Director General Yehuda Morgenstern say about the lottery and the ministry's goals?: Director General Yehuda Morgenstern highlighted the ministry's commitment to providing housing for young couples and noted the high registration rate, reflecting public support for the program.

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