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.
To Liga Leumit
Promoted from Liga Alef
Maccabi Jaffa (South Division) Ironi Tiberias (North Division)
Relegated from Premier League
Hapoel Nof HaGalil
Maccabi Petah Tikva
From Liga Leumit
Promoted to Premier League
Maccabi Bnei Reineh
Sektzia Nes Tziona
Relegated to Liga Alef
Hapoel Ra'anana
Beitar Tel Aviv Bat Yam
Overview
Stadions and locations
Standings
Results
Position by round
Promotion playoffs
Relegation playoffs
Promotion/relegation playoff
The 14th-placed team faced Liga Alef promotion play-offs winner in a one game.