Amit Segal

Israeli Political Commentator Amit Segal Announces Work on New Book During Instagram Q&A

Israeli political commentator Amit Segal revealed he is working on a new book during an Instagram Q&A, confirmed no plans for certain politicians to shift left, and highlighted hi…

Itamar Ben-Gvir Defends Himself Against Amit Segal's Criticism, Suggests Netanyahu's Influence

Itamar Ben-Gvir responded to Amit Segal's column accusing him of harming Israel's legitimacy, suggesting Netanyahu's office influenced the criticism. Ben-Gvir defended his actions…

Former Minister Elazar Stern Joins Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar Party After Leaving Yesh Atid

Elazar Stern left Yesh Atid after 11 years and joined Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar party, citing past disagreements with Yair Lapid.

Former Ally Amichai Shikli Reveals Tense Private Talks with Netanyahu’s Successor Bennett

Likud Minister Shikli Reveals His Version of Heated 2021 Private Meeting with Netanyahu and Bennett

Likud Minister Amichai Shikli publicly disclosed his version of a tense 2021 private meeting with former PM Naftali Bennett, contradicting Bennett's claim that Shikli promised to…

Netanyahu Orders Shin Bet to Provide Security for Political Rival Gadi Eizenkot

Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered the Shin Bet to provide adequate security for his political rival, Gadi Eizenkot, confirming the agency's commitment to legal and thorough protect…

Former MK Roy Folkman Joins Gadi Eizenkot's Yesh Atid Party Ahead of Elections

Former MK Roy Folkman leaves Gilad Erdan's circle to join Gadi Eizenkot's Yesh Atid party, aiming to strengthen its parliamentary experience ahead of elections.

Eli Feldstein Reveals Netanyahu Was Warned About Itamar Ben-Gvir After October 7 Attacks

Eli Feldstein revealed that Prime Minister Netanyahu was warned soon after October 7 about Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's risks. Journalist Amit Segal criticized Ben-Gvir's political…

Amit Segal's Knockout Ratings Beat Ilai Hasson on Kan 11

Amit Segal and Ben Caspit's news program on Kan 11 achieved a major ratings victory over Ilai Hasson's show on Saturday night, while "Dancing with the Stars" semi-final led overal…

Netanyahu Vows No Palestinian State Under His Leadership, Criticizes Opposition and Muslim Brotherhood Allies

Prime Minister Netanyahu firmly rejects the establishment of a Palestinian state under his leadership and criticizes opposition parties for aligning with the Muslim Brotherhood. H…

Likud MK Tali Gottlieb Criticizes Journalist Amit Segal Over Ben Gvir Coverage

Likud MK Tali Gottlieb attacked journalist Amit Segal over his critical article on National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, hinting the criticism came from the Prime Minister's…

Amid Right-Wing Tensions, Amir Winter's Entry Could Propel Eisenkot to Prime Ministership

Retired Brigadier General Amir Winter plans to enter Israeli politics with a right-wing list, risking a vote split that could weaken Netanyahu's bloc and enable Benny Gantz to bec…

Channel 14 Broadcast Highlights Persistent Bias and Poor Journalism Standards

Channel 14's broadcast on August 19, 2026, showcased its persistent biased and unprofessional journalism through a segment where hosts criticized Knesset member Gilad Kariv for sp…

Israeli Political Commentator Amit Segal Slams Amichai Mandelbaum Over Personal Social Media Remarks

Amit Segal, a political commentator for Channel 12, harshly rebuked Amichai Mandelbaum after Mandelbaum publicly shared inaccurate personal details about Segal's family life on so…

Channel 14 Faces Criticism for Biased Coverage and Lack of Journalistic Integrity

Channel 14 in Israel is criticized for biased reporting, spreading divisive rhetoric, and lacking journalistic integrity, exemplified by a recent monologue mocking MK Gilad Kariv…

Hili Trooper Rules Out Joining Any Government Led by Netanyahu

Hili Trooper, leader of the Zionist Home-Militarists, announced his party will not join any government under Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Netanyahu Plans Move to Push Economy Minister Nir Barkat Down Likud List

Economy Minister Nir Barkat is projected to finish 24th on the Likud list, but Netanyahu may use reserved slots to push him down, risking his Knesset seat.

Netanyahu Could Push Nir Barkat Out of Likely Knesset Slot Using Party Rules

Nir Barkat faces potential demotion from a realistic Knesset spot on the Likud list as Netanyahu may use party rules to push him down, repeating a tactic used in 2009 against Mosh…

Likud Threatens Legal Action Over Bennett's Use of IDF Footage in Election Video

Likud has issued a legal warning to Naftali Bennett over a video featuring IDF reserve soldiers, demanding its removal by August 18 or threatening to seek a court order to stop it…

Netanyahu Feared Free Members’ Influence, Avoided Digital Voting in Likud Primaries

Amit Segal analyzed Likud’s primary turnout, suggesting Netanyahu avoided digital voting due to fears of free members’ influence and cyberattacks. Digital voting could increase pa…

Political Commentator Amit Segal Accuses Likud Candidate Nir Barkat of Election Law Violation

Amit Segal accused Likud minister Nir Barkat of a serious election law violation during his primary campaign, amid Barkat's ongoing dispute with News 12.

Internal Polls Warn Netanyahu of Electoral Risk if Tali Gottlieb Rises in Likud Primaries

Internal Likud polls warn Prime Minister Netanyahu that Knesset member Tali Gottlieb’s rise in the party list could cost two to three seats in general elections. Despite concerns…

Bennett and Lieberman Consider Power-Sharing Deal to Sideline Gadi Eisenkot in Israeli Politics

With Israel's elections 75 days away, Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Lieberman are reportedly considering a power-sharing deal to sideline Gadi Eisenkot from leading the opposition…

Israeli Economy Minister Nir Barkat Denies Attempt to Oust Netanyahu Amid Primary Campaign

Israeli Economy Minister Nir Barkat denies claims he tried to oust Prime Minister Netanyahu after October 7, calling them recycled fake news. Barkat accuses Channel 12 of targetin…

Israeli Prosecutors Charge Two Young Men for Throwing Grenade at Japnika Restaurant

Israeli prosecutors charged two young men from Bat Yam for throwing a grenade at Japnika restaurant in Kiryat Ono, causing damage and risking lives. They were arrested after repea…

Likud Activists Criticize Tali Gottlieb Over Netanyahu Support Amid Rumors

Likud MK Tali Gottlieb denies claims that Nir Barkat tried to remove Netanyahu after October 7, sparking backlash and rumors among party activists questioning her motives and loya…

Economy Minister Nir Barkat Launches Sharp Attack on Channel 12, Defends Netanyahu Support

Israeli Economy Minister Nir Barkat sharply criticized Channel 12 for a personal campaign against him, denied attempts to oust Netanyahu, and defended expanding foreign workers to…

Nir Barkat Faces Challenges Denying Amit Segal's Claims on Channel 14

Nir Barkat appeared on Channel 14 to deny allegations made by Amit Segal but faced further challenges as new evidence supported the claims, leaving questions unanswered.

Netanyahu Calls Lawmaker's Son Minutes Before Complex Open-Heart Surgery to Offer Support

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Boaz Bismuth's son minutes before his complex open-heart surgery to offer personal encouragement and support.

Expert Attributes Leak of Arab Leaders’ Secret Talks to Mossad Psychological Warfare

Dr. Ron Schleifer attributes the leak of secret talks between two Arab leaders to Mossad’s psychological warfare efforts, highlighting Israel’s intelligence capabilities and the r…

Political Analyst Amit Segal Estimates Netanyahu's Chances Below 50% for Next Prime Minister

Political analyst Amit Segal estimates Benjamin Netanyahu has just under a 50% chance to become Israel's next Prime Minister but predicts he will lose the upcoming elections. Sega…

Former Netanyahu Spokesman Criticizes Nir Barkat's Attempt to Oust Netanyahu

Aviv Bushinsky, Netanyahu's former spokesman, condemned Nir Barkat's attempt to replace Netanyahu as Likud leader, calling it damaging to Barkat's campaign and unlikely to succeed…

Supreme Court Urges Urgent Response in Likud Primary Dispute Threatening Netanyahu's Party

The Israeli Supreme Court demands urgent responses in a Likud primary dispute involving MK Afif Abed, with delays threatening the party's candidate list submission and internal st…

Netanyahu Uses Oren Dovratonsky's List Spot to Undermine Nir Barkat Amid Leadership Coup Attempt

Prime Minister Netanyahu secured businessman Oren Dovratonsky on the Likud list to weaken Economy Minister Nir Barkat, who allegedly attempted a leadership coup after Hamas's Octo…

Likud Members Favor Almog Cohen and Yosef Hadad for Party List Reserved Seats

A survey of Likud members and voters revealed differing preferences for reserved spots on the party’s candidate list, with Deputy Minister Almog Cohen and activist Yosef Hadad lea…

Amir Barak Attempted to Oust Netanyahu After October 7, Reporter Amit Segal Reveals

Reporter Amit Segal revealed that Minister Amir Barak tried to oust Prime Minister Netanyahu after October 7, exposing political strife within Israel's government.

Amid Controversy, Israel Katz Secures Likud Knesset Slot Without Primaries

Israel Katz, Gideon Sa'ar, and Haim Katz were granted protected slots on the Likud Knesset list without primaries, sparking criticism from journalists and commentators. The move…

Israeli Journalists Raviv Drucker and Amit Segal Clash Over Yair Golan's Party List Decision

Israeli journalists Raviv Drucker and Amit Segal engaged in a public dispute over Yair Golan's refusal to reserve a Knesset list spot for Einav Tsangocker, with accusations of bro…

Yair Golan Faces Backlash for Breaking Promise to Reserve Knesset Spot for Einav Tsangooker

Yair Golan faces sharp criticism after breaking his promise to reserve a Knesset seat for Einav Tsangooker, mother of former captive Matan Tsangooker, leading to public disputes a…

Arab States Discuss Signing Then Violating Israel Agreement Amid Regional Tensions

Officials from Arab countries discussed signing a peace deal with Israel only to break it later, amid regional tensions and new alliances like the Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defense pa…

Arab State Advises Another to Sign Peace with Israel, Then Wage War When Convenient

Two Arab countries discussed a strategy to sign a peace agreement with Israel now but break it later to start a war when convenient, according to a newly released report.

Deputy Commander Smuggles Millions in Goods into Gaza Under Operational Cover

A deputy commander in the Bedouin Reconnaissance Battalion used his authority to smuggle millions of shekels worth of goods into Gaza disguised as a special operations mission, by…

Amit Segal Supports Gilad Erdan’s Claim of Likud Offer Amid Political Shifts

Amit Segal supports Gilad Erdan’s claim that Likud offered him a reserved spot, but Erdan is reportedly forming a new party. Segal notes Netanyahu’s limited ability to allocate re…

Amid Strong Ratings for Keshet 12, Tensions Emerge Between Amit Segal and Moria Asraf on Channel 13

Keshet 12 led Israeli TV ratings with "Dancing with the Stars," while a tense exchange occurred between Amit Segal and Moria Asraf on Channel 13.

Dan Illouz Prefers Yair Golan Over Ultra-Orthodox Ministers in Government

MK Dan Illouz, now with Yisrael Beiteinu, expressed a preference for Yair Golan in government roles over ultra-Orthodox party ministers, despite previously criticizing Golan. He c…

Barak Ravid Details His Call With Trump Amid US President's Lowest Moment

Israeli journalist Barak Ravid discussed his first call with US President Donald Trump during a difficult period, early knowledge of an Israeli strike in Iran, and his media caree…

Benny Gantz and Ayelet Shaked Advance Talks for Joint Election Run

Benny Gantz and Ayelet Shaked are negotiating a joint election run with Gantz leading the list and Shaked securing the first ministerial pick, amid wider efforts to unify the cent…

Israeli Security Forces Arrest Terrorist Driving Humanitarian Aid Truck in Gaza

Israeli forces arrested a terrorist involved in the October 7 attacks while he was driving a humanitarian aid truck in Gaza, leading to his immediate interrogation.