The 1978–79

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(, ''Gvia HaMedina'') was the 40th season of

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's nationwide football cup competition and the 25th after the

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. The competition was won by Beitar Jerusalem who have beaten Maccabi Tel Aviv 2–1 at the final.

Results

Fifth round

Sixth Round

Seventh Round

Round of 16

Quarter-finals

Semi-finals

Final

References

*100 Years of Football 1906–2006, Elisha Shohat (Israel), 2006, p. 247
Ra'anana eliminated from cup games
Davar, 21.1.1979, Historical Jewish Press
Cup (Page 17)
Hadshot HaSport, 21.1.1979, archive.football.co.il
Hapoel Ashkelon - Bat Yam 3:2 on penalties
Davar, 7.2.1979, Historical Jewish Press
Maccabi Be'er Sheva also eliminated Maccabi Herzliya
Davar, 8.2.1979, Historical Jewish Press
In a victory over "Aliyah" Ramla advanced to the next round against Jaffa
Maariv, 14.2.1979, Historical Jewish Press
Cup (Pages 2-5)
Hadshot HaSport, 18.2.1979, archive.football.co.il {{DEFAULTSORT:1978-79 Israel State Cup

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