2008–09 Liga Gimel

The 2008–09 Liga Gimel season saw 83 clubs competing in 6 regional divisions for promotion to Liga Bet. This was the last season that Liga Gimel was the sixth tier in the Israeli football league system, a position it held since 1998–99.

At the end of the season, due to the league system restructuring, two clubs from each division were promoted to Liga Bet.

1. 1 point deducted.
2. 3 points deducted.
3. 2 points deducted.

Hapoel Jatt Yanuh HaGlilit, Hapoel Hatzor and Maccabi Kafr Yasif all registered to play in the division, but withdrew before playing a single match.

1. 3 points deducted.
2. 7 points deducted.
3. 1 point deducted.

Hapoel Muawiya registered to play in the division, but withdrew before playing a single match.

1. 1 point deducted.
2. 2 points deducted.

1. 4 points deducted.
2. 3 points deducted.
3. 7 points deducted.

1. 2 points deducted.

As F.C. Kiryat Gat, Hapoel Rahat and Bnei Yichalel Rehovot finished level on points, the three clubs played a promotion play-offs to determine the league winner and the promoting clubs to Liga Bet.