Channel 12 Dominates Ratings, Channel 13 Trails Behind
On September 10, 2026, Israel's Channel 12 maintained its leading position in television ratings, drawing significantly more viewers than its competitors. The main evening news broadcast on Channel 12 achieved an 11.3% rating with 318,000 viewers.
In contrast, Channel 13's main evening news garnered a 6.9% rating, attracting 173,000 viewers. This performance placed Channel 13's news behind Channel 12's broadcast.
During the prime-time programming block, the show "Dancing with the Stars" on Channel 12 was the most-watched program, securing a 9.5% rating and 272,000 viewers. Channel 14's "The Patriots" also achieved a 6.9% rating, with 179,000 viewers. Other programs like "Asenheim" recorded 6.7% and 187,000 viewers, while "The Arena" had 3.5% and 90,000 viewers.
In the semi-prime time slot, "Seven with Ofer Haddad" on Channel 12 earned a 7.9% rating and 199,000 viewers. "Choice Area with Baruch Kra" on Channel 13 received 5.1% and 153,000 viewers. "Weekend with Gadi Taub" had 4.1% and 95,000 viewers, and "Seven with Ayala Hasson" on Channel 13 registered a low 1.4% with 41,000 viewers.
Later prime-time programming saw "Life According to Zamir" achieve 5.8% and 144,000 viewers. "The Tube" had 4.0% and 121,000 viewers, "On the Way Home" recorded 4.1% and 109,000 viewers, and "Night News" garnered 1.9% and 46,000 viewers.
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