Maccabi Tel Aviv missed the chance to climb into second place in Group D following a goalless draw at home to AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League on Thursday night.
Defences dominated at the Netanya Municipal Stadium, with Hapoel unabled to break through a well-drilled Alkmaar defence.
Tal Ben Chaim was denied by a smart double save from Sergio Rochet in the first half, while Vidar Orn Kjartansson produced the miss of the match, failing to hit the target from 12 yards when clean through.
Hapoel's chances of reached the round of 32 were dealt a blow after they were beaten 2-0 by Group K leaders Sparta Prague.