Channel 12 Dominates Israeli Election Night Ratings With 28.5% Share
Channel 12 dominated Israel's election night television ratings with 28.5% viewership, followed by Channel 14 with 15.2% and Channel 13 with 7.1%.
Following a marathon night of election broadcasting featuring massive studio investments and augmented reality, television ratings reveal a decisive lead for Channel 12. Despite shifting viewer habits toward social media, Israeli networks competed fiercely for attention during the crucial exit poll reveals.
According to the Israeli Audience Research Board, Channel 12 dominated the ratings, averaging 28.5% throughout the broadcast and peaking at 30.6% during the exit poll presentation led by Mano Geva. Channel 14 secured second place with an average of 15.2% and a peak of 17% during its poll segment presented by Shlomo Filber.
A tight race unfolded for the remaining positions, with Channel 13 capturing third place with 7.1% and a peak of 8.1%. The public broadcaster Kan followed closely with 6.5% on average and an identical peak of 8.1%, while i24NEWS recorded 1.9% and a peak of 2.1% in its measured segment.
Historical ratings show considerable volatility across previous election cycles. In the 2022 elections, Channel 12 led with 23.4%, followed by Channel 13 with 11.5%, Channel 14 with 6.2%, and Kan with 4.4%. While overall aggregated viewership has fluctuated significantly over the years, Channel 12 has consistently maintained its top position across all successive electoral events.
