1996–97 Liga Gimel

The 1996–97 Liga Gimel season saw 155 clubs competing in 11 regional divisions for promotion to Liga Bet.

Beitar Tiberias, Hapoel Kabul, Ironi I'billin, Maccabi Beit She'an, Hapoel Daliyat al-Karmel, Hapoel Asi Gilboa, Beitar Nes Tubruk, Hapoel Jaljulia, Maccabi HaShikma Ramat Hen, Maccabi Jerusalem/Ma'ale Adumim and Maccabi Be'er Sheva won their regional divisions and promoted to Liga Bet.

Central Division
Beitar Gedera were suspended from the league.