The 1985–86

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season saw Hapoel Beit She'an (champions of the North Division) and Hapoel Dimona (champions of the South Division) win the title and promotion to

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. Beitar Nahariya also promoted after promotion play-offs.

North Division

South Division

Tzafririm Holon merged with

club,

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. thus, leaving the league with 13 clubs.

Promotion play-offs

Beitar Nahariya promoted to Liga Artzit.

References

North division
Maariv, 27.4.86, Historical Jewish Press
South division
Maariv, 27.4.86, Historical Jewish Press
High mark for the first play-off
Maariv, 4.5.86, Historical Jewish Press
Beitar balance in Artzit kept
Maariv, 11.5.86, Historical Jewish Press {{DEFAULTSORT:1985-86 Liga Alef Liga Alef seasons

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