 Hapoel Or Yehuda which were relegated from Liga Alef in the previous season, withdrew from the league.Maccabi Jerusalem/Ma'ale Adumim and Sektzia Nes Tziona were originally set to play in the division.Maccabi Jerusalem/Ma'ale Adumim which finished runners-up in the previous season, were promoted to Liga Alef in order to fill a vacated spot in that league.