Election Night Ratings Show Channel 12 Dominance, Channel 14 Surges
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Channel 12 dominated Israeli television ratings during the week of the 26th Knesset elections, particularly with its exit poll broadcast which drew 969,000 viewers. Channel 14 saw a significant surge on election night, achieving its highest ratings of the week. Channel 13 notably surpassed Channel 14 in the weekly primetime average, excluding election night specials. The comedy show "Eretz Nehederet" was the most-watched program.
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- Channel 12 led Israeli TV ratings during election week, peaking with 28.5% for its exit poll broadcast.
- Channel 14 achieved its highest weekly rating of 10.4% on election eve.
- Channel 13 surpassed Channel 14 in the weekly primetime average, excluding election night.
- "Eretz Nehederet" was the most-watched program, drawing 764,000 viewers on election eve.
- News broadcasts saw increased viewership on election eve across all channels.
During the week of the 26th Knesset elections, Israeli television channels saw significant rating fluctuations. Channel 12 maintained its position as the most-watched channel, while Channel 14 achieved high numbers on election night. Channel 13, however, surpassed Channel 14 in the weekly primetime average.
In news broadcasts from October 24-28, 2026, Channel 12 led with an average of 14.3% rating and 419,000 viewers. Channel 14 followed with 7.1% and 194,000 viewers, and Channel 13 garnered 5.1% and 154,000 viewers. Kan 11's news program concluded the list with 4.2% and 116,000 viewers.
Election eve boosted viewership for all news programs. Channel 12 reached a weekly peak of 16.5%, while Channel 14 recorded a double-digit 10.4%, its highest of the week. On election night itself, Channel 12's exit poll broadcast achieved a 28.5% rating and 969,000 viewers. Channel 14 secured second place with 15.2% and 525,000 viewers, and Channel 13 had 7.1% and 273,000 viewers. Kan 11 registered 6.5%, and i24NEWS had 2.1% and 53,000 viewers.
For weekly primetime averages, Channel 12 led with 17.1% and 492,000 viewers. Channel 13 surprised by taking second place with 10% and 301,000 viewers, overtaking Channel 14's 8.3% and 231,000 viewers. Kan 11 had 5.7% and 162,000 viewers.
When excluding exit poll broadcasts, Channel 12 led primetime with 12.7%, followed by Channel 13 with 6.5%, narrowly ahead of Channel 14's 6.3%. Kan 11 recorded 3.7%.
Among individual programs, "Eretz Nehederet" was the top-rated show during the election eve broadcast, with 24% and 764,000 viewers. "The Masked Singer" followed with 15.7% and 439,000 viewers, and "Ha'Metachzim" had 14.4% and 381,000 viewers. "Survivor" on Channel 13 averaged 13.6% and 411,000 viewers for the week. "Ha'Patriotim" on Channel 14 averaged 8.9% and 248,000 viewers, while "Kupa Rashit" on Kan 11 garnered 8.2% and 240,000 viewers.
