Keshet 12 Dominates Israeli TV with 9 of Top 10 Most-Watched Shows in Early 2026

In the first half of 2026, Keshet 12 has solidified its dominance in Israeli television ratings, broadcasting nine out of the ten most-watched programs in the country. Leading the list is "The Next Star for Eurovision" with an impressive 19.9% viewership, followed closely by "The Amazing Race" at 18.6%, and "Rist Adir Miller" rounding out the top three with 18.2%. Other popular shows include "Eretz Nehederet" at 18%, "Night Club" with 16.3%, and "Dancing with the Stars" at 15.3%. The only news program to break into the top ten is Keshet 12's "Weekend News Edition," which garnered 15.2%.

Keshet 12's lead is even more pronounced during prime time (8:00 PM to 11:00 PM), where it averages 14.4% viewership, double that of its closest competitor, Reshet 13, which stands at 7.2%. Channel 14 and Kan 11 trail with 6% and 4.5% respectively. This data underscores Keshet 12's continued stronghold on both entertainment and news sectors of Israeli television.

The ratings also highlight a clear viewer preference for entertainment and reality shows over current affairs programming, a trend persisting for several years. Despite this, Keshet 12's news broadcast remains the leading news source in Israel. The sustained popularity of reality formats like "The Amazing Race" and "Big Brother" reflects changing audience tastes, with millions tuning in nightly.

Keshet 12's success demonstrates its ability to maintain a significant gap over competitors across multiple genres, reinforcing its position as the dominant force in Israeli television during the early months of 2026.