Netanyahu's UN Speech Boosts Ratings for Israeli News Channels

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address at the annual United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, broadcast during Israeli prime-time television hours, significantly impacted viewership figures for Israeli news channels. Channel 14, particularly its program "The Patriots," saw a surge in ratings as it aired the full speech. However, Channel 12's news edition ultimately led the ratings during the news segment with 12.3% viewership. Channel 14's news followed in second place with 8.1%, Channel 13's news garnered 3.9%, Kan 11's news had 3.4%, and i24 News reported 1.2%.

During the prime-time slot, a special broadcast by Keshet 12 topped the charts with 13.3% of viewers, followed by its program "Exposure" at 9.3%. "The Patriots" on Channel 14 secured second place in this slot with 10.1%. "Asenheim" featuring Rami Levy on Channel 13 came in third with 6.5%, "The Arena Final" on Kan 11 was fourth with 4.2%, and "The Israelis" on i24 News drew 0.5%.