Call Me Back - with Dan Senor

Amit on whether he’s ideologically closer to Bennett or Netanyahu, and more…(INSIDE Call me Back sneak peek)

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Feb 21, 2026
Amit Segal, Israeli political journalist known for sharp analysis of politics and public life. He predicts timing of a likely major military strike and weighs ideological proximity to Bennett and Netanyahu. He reflects on his father’s Jabotinskyite views and the meaning of Jewish diaspora ties.
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ADVICE

Don't Make Definitive Travel Calls

  • Avoid giving definitive travel predictions to others when uncertainty is high.
  • Do not change travel plans based solely on speculative timing of a possible attack, Amit Segal advises.
INSIGHT

Imminence Versus Immediate Certainty

  • The likely attack on Iran is seen as imminent within weeks but not necessarily days.
  • Amit Segal views waves of contradictory reporting as possible spin rather than certainty.
INSIGHT

Coalition Partner Politics Matter

  • Ideological proximity doesn't determine political support when coalition partners matter.
  • Amit Segal says Bennett's partners make him less palatable to right-leaning voters despite shared views.
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