The 1996–97 Liga Gimel season saw 155 clubs competing in 11 regional divisions for promotion to . Beitar Tiberias, Hapoel Kabul, , , Hapoel Daliyat al-Karmel, Hapoel Asi Gilboa, Beitar Nes Tubruk, , Maccabi HaShikma Ramat Hen, Maccabi Jerusalem/Ma'ale Adumim and Maccabi Be'er Sheva won their regional divisions and promoted to Liga Bet.