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Liga Bet (Hebrew: ליגה ב', lit. 'League B') is the fourth tier of the Israeli football league system. It is divided into four regional divisions.

History

League football started in Israel in 1949–50, a year after the Israeli Declaration of Independence. However, the financial and security crises gripping the young nation caused the 1950–51 season to be abandoned before it had started. When football resumed in 1951–52, the new top division went by the name of Liga Alef with Liga Bet as the second division. The 1952–53 season was also not played, and Liga Bet resumed in 1953–54.

In the 1955–56 season, Liga Leumit came into existence as the new top division, with Liga Alef becoming the second division and Liga Bet demoted to the third division. Restructuring in 1976 saw the creation of Liga Artzit as a new second tier, and the second demotion of Liga Bet, as it became the fourth division. Further restructuring to create the Israeli Premier League in 1999 saw Liga Bet demoted again, this time to the fifth tier. At the end of the 2008–09 season, Liga Artzit was scrapped as the Premier League and Liga Leumit were expanded to 16 clubs each, resulting in Liga Bet returning to the fourth tier.

The Israel Liga Bet North is a prominent regional football competition in Israel, serving as one of the divisions within the Israel Liga Bet system. This league features competitive matches among clubs located in the northern regions of the country, showcasing local talent and fostering community engagement through football. Teams in the Israel Liga Bet North compete throughout the season with the aim of achieving promotion to higher divisions, while striving to avoid relegation to lower tiers. The league is known for its passionate supporters, developing players, and vibrant football culture, making it an exciting and integral part of Israel's football landscape.