Twelve teams took part in the 2004-05 Israeli Premier League season, including ten teams from the
2003-04 season, as well as two teams which were promoted from the
2003-04 Liga Leumit.
Hapoel Haifa were promoted as champions of the
2003-04 Liga Leumit.
Hapoel Nazareth Illit were promoted as runners up.
Hapoel Haifa returned to the top flight after an absence of two seasons, while
Hapoel Nazareth Illit made their debut in the top flight.
Maccabi Netanya and
Maccabi Ahi Nazareth were relegated after finishing in the bottom two places in the
2003-04 season. '''''' The club played their home games at a neutral venue because their own ground did not meet Premier League requirements. ==Final table==