See main article: 1979 Tel Aviv Open.
This was the first edition of the event.
Ilie Năstase and Tom Okker won the title, defeating Mike Cahill and Colin Dibley 7–5, 6–4 in the final.
Ilie Năstase / Tom Okker (champions)
Mike Cahill / 
Colin Dibley (final)
John Feaver / Frew McMillan (semifinals) Robin Drysdale / Richard Lewis (quarterfinals)