Yonit Levi Reflects on Decades of Anchoring Ahead of 11th Election Broadcast
Channel 12 news anchor Yonit Levi shared a nostalgic 2002 clip ahead of her 11th election exit poll broadcast, reflecting on nearly 24 years of anchoring history.
Yonit Levi, the iconic anchor of Channel 12 news, recently took a nostalgic trip down memory lane, sharing a rare archival clip from December 2002. Just a week before the upcoming elections to the 26th Knesset, Levi posted a video on Instagram showing her first day sitting in the main anchor chair alongside veteran broadcaster Gadi Sukenik.
A Remarkable Career Milestone
In her post, Levi highlighted a striking detail about the rapid pace of her early career: only six weeks separated her debut as a main anchor in December 2002 and her very first election exit poll broadcast in January 2003. Now, nearly 24 years later, she is preparing to helm her 11th election exit poll broadcast.
The first time I ever sat in the main anchor's chair, just six weeks before my first election broadcast.
Opening the Election Archives
This nostalgic look back coincides with Channel 12's release of its historical election archives across social media. The special retrospective features memorable, humorous moments from past broadcasts, including sharp exchanges with prominent politicians like MK Dudi Amsalem and veteran journalists like Ilana Dayan and Rafi Reshef.
As Israel approaches election day on October 27, 2026, Levi continues to anchor the nation's most-watched news broadcasts, cementing her legacy as a pillar of Israeli journalism.
