Amit Segal

Political commentator:

Israel’s electoral threshold debate

Amit Segal says the 2014 electoral threshold increase failed to improve stability, instead causing wasted votes, political polarization, and limiting new parties from entering the Knesset.

Trump vs. Segal

Will the top Israeli political correspondent go to American jail?

Trump threatens jail for leak as Israeli journalist claims role in report on missing US airman, later denies certainty but vows to protect source.

'The loudest suicide letter'

Segal and Shapiro talk Iran and Hezbollah

Amit Segal, chief political analyst for Channel 12, speaks with Ben Shapiro about the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, the resilience of Israelis, and the strategic goals of both nations.

Amit Segal reveals:

'Netanyahu offered me the fourth spot on Likud's slate'

Political analyst Amit Segal reveals that ahead of the last elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered him a reserved spot at number four on the Likud slate.

Report:

Hamas official pressured Mansour Abbas during coalition talks

While Mansour Abbas previously hinted at external pressure to join a Netanyahu-led government, analyst Amit Segal reveals that the person on the other end of the line was a senior Hamas official.

Amit Segal

Ehud Barak didn’t know about Epstein? Here’s the proof

Channel 12 commentator responded to the former prime minister's claims that he did not know about the offenses with which Jeffrey Epstein is accused and presented an email that claims otherwise.

Amit Segal reveals: The truth about Ayman Odeh

Channel 12's Amit Segal puts MK Ayman Odeh on the spot, cornering him over whether he acknowledges that Hamas is a terror group.

Amit Segal estimates: Draft Law will not pass

Analyst Amit Segal says differences between haredi parties and Attorney General indicate that Draft Law will not pass, elections will be held early.

Amit Segal:

'The protests did not bring the hostages closer to returning'

Commentator Amit Segal criticizes the families of hostages who attacked Gal Hirsch: “Don’t say Hamas said one thing and we said the opposite - because that’s not what happened."

'Lies and propaganda'

Amit Segal fact‑checks Biden adviser

Brett McGurk, senior adviser to former President Joe Biden, blasts Netanyahu and calls his remarks false, claiming Biden strengthened Israel’s security. Journalist Amit Segal responds with a fact-check, noting a US arms embargo did occur and endangered soldiers.

Amit Segal:

'The next hostage is already among us'

Amit Segal warns that unless Israel fundamentally changes its approach to handling hostage situations, it will face future kidnapping attempts - and at a much higher cost.

Amit Segal: Eisenkot turned the tables

Channel 12 analyst Amit Segal explains why former Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid are not rushing to run with Gadi Eisenkot.

Amit Segal:

'Israel is getting almost everything it wanted from Trump'

Channel 12 News analyst Amit Segal explains why statements made at the start of the Netanyahu-Trump meeting indicate that, from Gaza to Iran, Israel has received nearly everything it sought from the United States.

Amit Segal:

Trump’s Gaza peace plan is 'on life support'

Amit Segal warns that Trump’s Gaza initiative is rapidly unraveling, citing Hamas’ refusal to disarm and the near-inevitability of renewed fighting.

'Go to Gaza'

Segal fires back after former captive criticizes Gaza coverage

A tense exchange erupted after captivity survivor Elizabeth Tsurkov accused Channel 12 of whitewashing the killing of two Gaza youths, prompting Amit Segal to fire back with sharp personal attacks on her record.

Amit Segal announces birth of fourth child

Channel 12 News commentator Amit Segal announces birth of newborn son. 'A new guy has come to the neighborhood; the world is so beautiful sometimes.'

Amit Segal:

Haredi protest signals deep crisis, lack of viable future model

Analyst Amit Segal points to mass haredi demonstration in Jerusalem, notes 'semantic' change in Draft Law indicates deeper rift in haredi society.

Amit Segal:

The Israeli right’s plan to carve up Gaza | The Ezra Klein Show

Israeli forces still occupy half of Gaza. In the cease-fire deal, Israel agreed to fully withdraw its presence there once Hamas fully demilitarized. Analyst Amit Segal thinks that’s unlikely to happen anytime soon.

Amit Segal:

'Haaretz’s English website main threat to Israel’s image abroad'

Commentator Amit Segal says Haaretz’s English-language website has become leading source shaping negative image of Israel worldwide, as its reports legitimize international criticism and provide Israel’s opponents with 'perfect excuse.'

Israel’s response to Hamas

Amit Segal: The ball is in the government’s court

Political commentator Amit Segal addresses criticism of Israel’s response to Hamas, stating that the true test lies in disarming the terror group - not in targeted airstrikes.

Coalition pushes for government inquiry committee into massacre

The government continues to discuss establishing a government inquiry committee to investigate the October 7th massacre, rather than a state commission of inquiry.

Senior Analyst:

'Hamas will never return to rule 53% of Gaza'

Political commentator Amit Segal believes the agreement to return the hostages almost fully realizes the war objectives set by the government at the outset.

Senior Analyst:

'Ron Dermer deserves the Israel Prize, not delegitimization'

Senior analyst Amit Segal denounced the protests against Minister Ron Dermer, one of the key figures in the hostage negotiations, who has recently announced his resignation.

Doha strike

Segal: The most successful failed assassination in history

Channel 12 analyst links dramatic shift in Qatari mediation stance to Israeli operation, outlines possible political fallout from pending hostage deal.

Segal on Kirk:

A supporter of Israel in a generation that is moving away from it

Israeli correspondent Amit Segal says Charlie Kirk’s murder in Utah was a political act, stressing that the deepest pain falls on his young family.

Amit Segal:

Why wasn't the Mossad mentioned?

Senior analyst Amit Segal explains a peculiarity of Operation Summit Of Fire - why the Mossad seems to have been omitted entirely from the operation.

Amit Segal:

Yossi Cohen is brilliant in security, a failure in politics

Amit Segal criticizes former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen’s political interviews, notes gap between his security skills and political performance.

Amit Segal:

'Netanyahu was wrong on Disengagement - and on Hamas'

In an appearance on the program "Special Interview," commentator Amit Segal addresses claims of closeness to Netanyahu, criticism against him, and how he feels when called a "mouthpiece."

Amit Segal:

'Hamas's response proves - military pressure brings hostages'

Political commentator Amit Segal says the Prime Minister is keeping the option of a partial deal with Hamas open, even as those close to him claim his focus is on conquering Gaza.

'Feeding The Enemy':

IDF commander voices troops’ discontent over aid mission

A battalion commander stationed in the Gaza Strip has publicly acknowledged the frustration and emotional conflict among his troops assigned to oversee the transfer of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Ben Shapiro & Amit Segal:

Trump-Netanyahu partnership one of strongest in regional history

Political analyst Amit Segal tells Ben Shapiro the US has, for the first time, adopted Israel’s Begin Doctrine by striking Iran’s Fordow nuclear site, reshaping the regional balance and aligning closely with Israel’s strategic posture.

Ben Shapiro:

'Trump is looking for an off-ramp'

Ben Shapiro speaks with senior Israeli journalist Amit Segal about the progress of Operation Rising Lion, and how both the USA and Iran hope to end the war quickly.

Amit Segal: 'Only one man can trigger elections'

Amit Segal warns Shas chief Aryeh Deri alone has the power to collapse Netanyahu's government, as tensions over IDF Draft Law reach a boiling point.

Arrested Agent:

'I did not transfer security information'

The lawyers of the ISA agent who was arrested on suspicion of leaking classified information tell his side of the story.

Security-related affair:

Amit Segal reacts: 'Hogwash'

The political pundit, who allegedly received secret documents from the Shin Bet member who was arrested, attacked the agency: 'A serious organization would work to check itself to see what caused it to jump head-first into a false investigation, not double down.'

New security-related affair:

Shin Bet member arrested on suspicion of leaking secret info

The Police Internal Investigations Department opened an investigation into a reservist in the Shin Bet who leaked information about an investigation into the 'spread of Kahanism in the police.'

Amit Segal wonders:

Is Trump serious about his threats against Iran?

Israeli political pundit explains that while Trump's threats are usually just means of pressure, this time it is different.

Head of Yesha Council:

'The Oslo Accords have expired - now is the time for sovereignty'

Israel Ganz, head of the Yesha Council and the Binyamin Regional Council, speaks at Yesha Council’s Sovereignty Conference: "We are expanding the legitimacy of sovereignty in the United States, but the decision will be made in Israel."

Amit Segal:

'We couldn't have hoped for anything better'

Journalist Amit Segal praises US President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza, says Israel could not have hoped for anything better. 'I don't remember such a thing in history.'

Amit Segal to Trump:

Allow Israel to annex parts of the Gaza Strip

In an op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal, political analyst Amit Segal calls on US President-elect Donald Trump to allow Israel to conquer Gaza and prevent Hamas from continuing its takeover of humanitarian aid.

Amit Segal:

'Gazans can only blame themselves for what Gaza has become'

Senior journalist Amit Segal rebuffs criticism of Israel over the state of Gaza.

Amit Segal to Aviv Geffen: 'No one stole your country'

Channel 12 analyst Amit Segal responds to Israeli singer Aviv Geffen's new song, which claims, 'They stole our country.'

Leading Israeli news anchor:

I received threats from a professor

Anchor Amit Segal shared an email message he allegedly received from a professor who wrote to him, 'Mr. Segal, the ultimate trash, your appearances on television are nauseating.'

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Leading Israel news anchors toast elimination of Nasrallah on air

News anchors Amit Segal & Ben Caspit, among Israel's most popular presenters, raised a toast after the end of Shabbat with the elimination of the chief terrorist Hassan Nasrallah.

Ceasefire with Hezbollah? 'Shameful, embarrassment,' analyst says

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told ministers that negotiations would be held 'only under fire'; political analyst Amit Segal demands: 'Keep your word.'

Ch. 12 commentator explains:

How Sa'ar's appointment as Defense Minister was thwarted

Amit Segal describes the events behind the scenes in the talks between Benjamin Netanyahu and Gideon Sa'ar that led to the dramatic announcement by Sa'ar.

Amit Segal:

The PM is not telling the whole truth about the Gaza Strip

Veteran journalist Amit Segal analyzes what the Prime Minister has said will happen in Gaza - and what he thinks is actually likely to occur.

Amit Segal:

'Hamas did not want a hostage deal at all'

News commentator Amit Segal is worried that the US will sign a deal with Hamas behind Israel's back, and emphasizes: 'We deceived ourselves, we told ourselves stories.

Amit Segal:

Intelligence chief candidate among those responsible for failure

Analyst Amit Segal notes that Shlomi Binder, candidate for IDF intelligence chief, once claimed 'nationalist crime' is the 'number one problem' in Judea and Samaria.

CNN:

"Netanyahu needs no urging to invade Rafah'

Journalist Amit Segal explains how the most politically sound move for Netanyahu is to ensure victory over Hamas.

Analyst:

Protest against Netanyahu is not in the name of all families

In the Hebrew sentence, 'The hostages' families demand Netanyahu resign,' one of the letters is extra - and makes all the difference, analyst Amit Segal says.

Amit Segal in WSJ:

'Biden’s Middle East is a fantasy world'

The Israeli political analyst explains how the American administration sees both the Israelis and Palestinians in a light that is disconnected from reality.

Amit Segal:

Is Netanyahu prolonging the war? Conspiracy theory

Is Netanyahu prolonging the war due to political considerations? Amit Segal responded to Amnon Abramovich and was supported by journalist Nir Kipnis.

Poll: 94% support encouraging Gazans to emigrate

Informal survey of 23,000 Israelis shows 94% support encouraging Gazans to leave the area.

Top Israeli pundit:

'Biden's dreams will harm our reality'

Amit Segal explains why it is more likely for Hamas to take over Judea and Samaria than for the PA to take over Gaza.

Journalist on criticizing Netanyahu: 'Better late than never'

On criticism of Netanyahu for supporting Oslo, journalist Amit Segal says, 'Shame no one accused Peres in real time and it took 30 years.'

Analyst: 'Even if there are more pauses, the war will continue'

'There was a ceasefire, over 100 hostages were freed, and the war restarted,' analyst Amit Segal points out.

Analyst: We forgot to act as brothers - and we received a war

Channel 12's Amit Segal calls on Israelis to stop bickering of 'pettiness.' 'This is of existential importance.'

'Where are the professionally religious?'

Commentator Amit Segal demands condemnation of the Tel Aviv riot from all quarters.

'He's an abominable murderer':

Right-wing commentators condemn support for Duma convict

Yinon Magal and Amit Segal call out members of their camps' support of Amiram Ben-Uliel who was convicted of Duma arson attack.