Channel 12 Accused of Ignoring Rival Channel 14's Election Polls
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Channel 12's election night broadcast excluded the poll results from Channel 14, despite promising a full picture. Channel 14 had projected significantly higher numbers for the Likud and its bloc than other networks. The omission is seen as potentially marginalizing a segment of the Israeli public and contributing to a societal disconnect, prompting questions about media's role in reflecting diverse viewpoints.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Channel 12 omitted Channel 14's election poll results from its comparative graphics.
- Channel 14's poll projected 30 seats for Likud and 60 for the Netanyahu bloc.
- Other channels projected 24-25 seats for Likud and 50 for the bloc.
- The article criticizes Channel 12 for not fulfilling its promise of a 'full picture'.
- The omission may alienate viewers who feel their voices are ignored by mainstream media.
- This exclusion could be a factor in the political support for parties like Likud.
During its election night broadcast, Channel 12, anchored by Yonit Levy, promised viewers a comprehensive overview of the election results. However, when presenting comparative polling data, the broadcast only featured polls from Channel 12 itself, Kan 11, and Reshet 13, omitting Channel 14's projections.
This omission is particularly significant because Channel 14 presented a notably different forecast, predicting 30 seats for the Likud party and 60 for the Netanyahu bloc, contrasting with the 24-25 seats for Likud and 50 for the bloc reported by other major channels. The article argues that such substantial discrepancies warranted inclusion to allow viewers to understand the range of predictions.
The piece criticizes Channel 12 for failing to deliver on its promise of a "full picture" by excluding Channel 14's data. It suggests this exclusion reflects a broader issue where certain segments of Israeli society feel their voices are marginalized, despite their participation in voting, paying taxes, and public discourse.
Channel 14 is described as a platform that resonates with these segments, offering a space where their views are heard and their traditional Jewish identity is acknowledged. The article posits that ignoring Channel 14's poll could be perceived by its viewers not just as an oversight of the channel, but as a dismissal of the public it represents.
Furthermore, the article speculates that this feeling of being overlooked by influential institutions, especially the media, might contribute to the political success of parties like the Likud. It concludes by questioning whether Channel 12's inability to see this significant portion of the Israeli public is a symptom or a cause of a deepening societal disconnect, and suggests that understanding this audience is crucial for the channel to remain relevant.
