The Story of Israeli Politics, was the top-selling book in Israel in 2021 and was updated after the October 7th attacks. The book has also been translated into Arabic and Russian. A Call at 4 AM is the revised and expanded English edition of that bestseller.
The book ends with the tragic massacre leading to the beginning of the October 7 war. The book was completed long before the strikes on Iran in 2025, however.
Segal is known for his sharp analysis, insider access, and ability to translate complex political developments into compelling narratives.
In A Call at 4 AM: Thirteen Prime Ministers and the Crucial Decisions that Shaped Israeli Politics, Segal delivers a riveting chronicle of Israeli leadership through the lens of thirteen prime ministers.