Israeli TV Ratings Show Intense Competition on Eve of Knesset Elections
Israeli television networks battled for ratings on the eve of the 26th Knesset elections. While Keshet 12 led the news and prime-time slots with The Masked Singer, Channel 13 put up a fierce fight with Survivor.
On the eve of the 26th Knesset elections, Israeli television channels competed intensely for viewers' attention, balancing final political preparations with popular entertainment and reality shows. Keshet 12 emerged as the overall winner of the evening, though Channel 13 mounted a particularly close race during prime time.
In the evening news broadcasts, Channel 12 News maintained its leading position with 12.4% ratings and 334,000 viewers. Channel 14 News secured second place with 6.1% and 167,000 viewers, outperforming Channel 13 News, which garnered 5.1% and 160,000 viewers. Kan 11 News rounded out the table with 3.6% and 99,000 viewers.
These viewing figures arrive at a crucial juncture for news divisions, coming just 24 hours before major election broadcasts featuring exit polls, political analyses, and live reports from party headquarters. It remains to be seen whether these ratings margins will hold during the special election coverage.
Prime Time and Late Night Showdown
In prime time, Keshet 12 claimed the top spot with "The Masked Singer," drawing 15.4% ratings and 449,000 viewers. Meanwhile, Channel 13's "Survivor" delivered a formidable challenge with 13.4% and 402,000 viewers, narrowing the gap to just two rating points. Channel 14's flagship program "The Patriots" registered 7.1% and 195,000 viewers, while Kan 11's "Double on the Money" achieved 2.7%.
During the late-night slot, Keshet 12 maintained its dominance as "Efrary and Sharki" recorded 6% ratings and 200,000 viewers. Channel 13's "The Pipe" achieved 4.3%, and Channel 14's "Patchi Et Shay" registered 3%, as broadcasters wrapped up their pre-election programming.
