1978–79 Liga Alef
The 1978–79 Liga Alef season saw Hapoel Nazareth Illit and Hapoel Beit Shemesh win the title and promotion to Liga Artzit.
Promotion play-offs, held in neutral venue, introduced between the second placed clubs in each regional division. Hapoel Herzliya won over Maccabi Kiryat Gat, and became the third promoted club.Promotion play-offs
Hapoel Herzliya promoted to Liga Artzit.