Founded | 1955 1999 (as 2nd tier) | (as 1st tier)
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Country | Israel |
Confederation | UEFA (Europe) |
Number of teams | 16 |
Level on pyramid | 2 (1999–present) 1 (1955–1999) |
Promotion to | Premier League |
Relegation to | Liga Alef |
Domestic cup(s) | State Cup Toto Cup (Leumit) |
Current champions | Ironi Kiryat Shmona (3rd title) (2023–24) |
TV partners | Sport 5 |
Website | official website |
Current: 2024–25 Liga Leumit |
The Israeli Liga Leumit (Hebrew: הליגה הלאומית, HaLiga HaLeumit, lit. 'National League') is the second division of the professional Israeli association football (soccer) league system. This second-tier league is placed directly below the Israeli Premier League.