Channel 12 Dominates Ratings, Outperforming Rivals in Key Time Slots
Thursday's television ratings reveal Channel 12's continued dominance across multiple programming blocks. In the 7 PM news hour, Channel 12's "Shiva - Ofer Hadad" garnered 7.9% viewership and 200,000 viewers, significantly ahead of Channel 13's "Zorei Bechira - Baruchi Kara" at 5.1% (154,000 viewers) and Channel 14's "Sofashavua - Gadi Taub" at 4.1% (96,000 viewers). Kan 11's "Shiva with Ayala Hasson" trailed with 1.4% (41,000 viewers).
The main evening news broadcasts saw Channel 12 lead with 11.2% and 317,000 viewers. Channel 14's news with Miki Trivish followed at 6.9% (174,000 viewers), and Channel 13's news with Doria Lampel secured 5.0% (133,000 viewers). Kan News with Tal Berman recorded 3.0% (83,000 viewers).
In primetime, Channel 12's "Dancing with the Stars - Giving with Love," a charity broadcast, was the top program with 9.5% and 272,000 viewers. Channel 14's "HaPatriotim" with Yinon Magal attracted 6.9% (179,000 viewers), while "Asenheim" achieved 6.7% (187,000 viewers). "HaZira" garnered 3.5% (90,000 viewers).
Later in the evening, "HaChaim Al Pi Zimri" led the late-night slot with 5.8% (144,000 viewers), followed by "Baderech Habaita" at 4.1% (110,000 viewers), "HaTzinor - Lekket" at 4.0% (122,000 viewers), and "Hadashot HaLayla - Keren Rafaeli Linetz" at 1.9% (46,000 viewers).
Overall, the ratings indicate Channel 12's sustained leadership, particularly in the evening news and primetime programming. Channel 14 maintained a notable presence with "HaPatriotim" and its news broadcast, while other channels lagged in key viewership metrics.