The 1996–97 Israel State Cup (, Gvia HaMedina) was the 58th season of Israel's nationwide football cup competition, and the 43rd since the Israeli Declaration of Independence.
The competition was won by Hapoel Be'er Sheva, who defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 1–0 in the final.
By winning, Hapoel Be'er Sheva qualified to the 1997–98 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, entering the qualifying round.
Results Eighth 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. 301 Israel Cup 1996/97 RSSSF