2022–23 Liga Leumit

The 2022–23 Liga Leumit is the 24th season as second tier since its realignment in 1999 and the 81st season of second-tier football in Israel.

A total of sixteen teams are contesting in the league, including twelve sides from the 2020-21 season, the two promoted teams from 2021–22 Liga Alef and the two relegated teams from 2021–22 Israeli Premier League.

Changes from 2021–22 season
The following teams have changed division since the 2021–22 season.

Promoted from Liga Alef

 * Maccabi Jaffa (South Division)
 * Ironi Tiberias (North Division)

Relegated from Premier League

 * Hapoel Nof HaGalil
 * Maccabi Petah Tikva

Promoted to Premier League

 * Maccabi Bnei Reineh
 * Sektzia Nes Tziona

Relegated to Liga Alef

 * Hapoel Ra'anana
 * Beitar Tel Aviv Bat Yam

Promotion/relegation playoff
The 14th-placed team faced Liga Alef promotion play-offs winner in a one game.