The full and untold story of Israeli politics penned by one of Israelâs most distinguished political journalists.
âThe phones had been installed in every corner of the apartment, and all started ringing at once. Golda Meir knew exactly what the sound meantâbut she was afraid to pick up. Then she woke up with a jolt, covered in a cold sweat. It was 4 AM, and she could not get back to sleep.â
In A Call at 4 AM, Israelâs top political journalist, Amit Segal, takes you inside the moments when history was decided in real time. From Golda Meirâs sleepless nights before the Yom Kippur War to Benjamin Netanyahuâs power struggles during missile attacks, Segal uncovers the untold stories of war rooms, last-minute deals, and the relentless pressure of governing a country that never knows a quiet day.
Through gripping storytelling and unprecedented access, Segal reveals how Israelâs leaders navigate wars, terror waves, and global crisesâwhile constantly fighting for their own political survival. What happens behind closed doors when a prime minister must decide whether to strike Iran? How do backroom betrayals and coalition battles shape military decisions? And why, in Israel, is every political crisis also a national emergency?
Witty, fast-paced, and packed with revelations, A Call at 4 AM is the closest youâll ever get to standing in the prime ministerâs shoes when the phone ringsâand the fate of Israel is on the line.
The full and untold story of Israeli politics penned by one of Israelâs most distinguished political journalists.
âThe phones had been installed in every corner of the apartment, and all started ringing at once. Golda Meir knew exactly what the sound meantâbut she was afraid to pick up. Then she woke up with a jolt, covered in a cold sweat. It was 4 AM, and she could not get back to sleep.â
In A Call at 4 AM, Israelâs top political journalist, Amit Segal, takes you inside the moments when history was decided in real time. From Golda Meirâs sleepless nights before the Yom Kippur War to Benjamin Netanyahuâs power struggles during missile attacks, Segal uncovers the untold stories of war rooms, last-minute deals, and the relentless pressure of governing a country that never knows a quiet day.
Through gripping storytelling and unprecedented access, Segal reveals how Israelâs leaders navigate wars, terror waves, and global crisesâwhile constantly fighting for their own political survival. What happens behind closed doors when a prime minister must decide whether to strike Iran? How do backroom betrayals and coalition battles shape military decisions? And why, in Israel, is every political crisis also a national emergency?
Witty, fast-paced, and packed with revelations, A Call at 4 AM is the closest youâll ever get to standing in the prime ministerâs shoes when the phone ringsâand the fate of Israel is on the line.