The 1996–97 Liga Leumit season saw Beitar Jerusalem win their third title. Hapoel Tayibe (the first Arab club to play in the top flight since the establishment of Israel) and Tzafririm Holon were relegated to Liga Artzit. Motti Kakoun of Hapoel Petah Tikva was the league's top scorer with 20 goals.

Final table

Results

Top scorers

References

Israel - List of Final Tables
RSSSF
Liga Leumit
IFA {{DEFAULTSORT:1996-97 Liga Leumit Liga Leumit seasons

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1996–97 in Israeli football leagues