The 1978–79 Israel State Cup (, Gvia HaMedina) was the 40th season of Israel's nationwide football cup competition and the 25th after the Israeli Declaration of Independence.
The competition was won by Beitar Jerusalem who have beaten Maccabi Tel Aviv 2–1 at the final.
Results
Fifth round Home teamScoreAway team
Sixth Round Home teamScoreAway team
Seventh Round Home teamScoreAway team
Round of 16 Home teamScoreAway team
Quarter-finals Home teamScoreAway team
Semi-finals Home teamScoreAway team
Final
References 100 Years of Football 1906–2006, Elisha Shohat (Israel), 2006, p. 247 Ra'anana eliminated from cup games Davar, 21.1.1979, Historical Jewish Press Cup (Page 17) Hadshot HaSport, 21.1.1979, archive.football.co.il Hapoel Ashkelon - Bat Yam 3:2 on penalties Davar, 7.2.1979, Historical Jewish Press Maccabi Be'er Sheva also eliminated Maccabi Herzliya Davar, 8.2.1979, Historical Jewish Press In a victory over "Aliyah" Ramla advanced to the next round against Jaffa Maariv, 14.2.1979, Historical Jewish Press Cup (Pages 2-5) Hadshot HaSport, 18.2.1979, archive.football.co.il