Channel 12 Dominates Israeli Ratings, Outperforming Rivals

Channel 12 achieved a decisive victory in Israeli television ratings on Thursday, significantly outperforming its competitors across all broadcast segments. The evening's news broadcasts saw Channel 12's "News 12" with Yoni Levi drawing 369,000 viewers and a 12.3% share, far exceeding Channel 14's "News 14" with Magsi Tabiwi (196,000 viewers, 8.1%), Channel 13's "News 13" with Doria Lampel (103,000 viewers, 3.9%), and Kan News' "News" with Maya Rachlin (92,000 viewers, 3.4%).

During prime time, an extended news program on Channel 12 covering Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech captured the top spot with 408,000 viewers and a 13.3% rating. "The Patriots" on Channel 14, hosted by Erel Segal, secured second place with 278,000 viewers and a 10.1% rating. Channel 12's "Exposure" followed with 269,000 viewers (9.3%), while Reshet 13's "Asenheim" garnered 156,000 viewers (6.5%). Kan 11's "The Arena - The Final Event" was not ranked among the top programs with 158,000 viewers (4.2%).

In the late-night slot, Channel 12's "Personal Magic - Hazi Din" led with 126,000 viewers (4.4%). Kan 14's "Night News" took second place with 101,000 viewers (3.9%), followed by Reshet 13's "The Day That Was" with 62,000 viewers (2.4%), and Kan 11's "Night News" with 62,000 viewers (2.0%).

Earlier in the evening, Channel 12's "Seven" with Gideon Okou attracted 206,000 viewers (7.2%). Reshet 13's "Elected Zone" with Baruch Kra came in second with 138,000 viewers (4.9%). Channel 14's "Weekend" also achieved a 4.9% rating but had fewer viewers at 114,000. Kan 11's "Seven" with Ayelet Hassin finished last with 63,000 viewers (2.4%).