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A Call at 4 AM

Thirteen Prime Ministers and the Crucial Decisions That Shaped Israeli Politics

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A Call at 4 AM

By: Amit Segal
Narrated by: Mike Lenz
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The full and untold story of Israeli politics penned by one of Israel's most distinguished political journalists.

In A Call at 4 AM, Israel’s top political journalist, Amit Segal, takes you inside the moments when history was decided in real time. From Golda Meir’s sleepless nights before the Yom Kippur War to Benjamin Netanyahu's 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 Israel's leaders navigate wars, terror waves, and global crises—while 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 you'll ever get to standing in the prime minister's shoes when the phone rings—and the fate of Israel is on the line.

©2025 Amit Segal LTD (P)2025 Kalorama Israel & Palestine Middle East Politics & Government World Witty Iran War
Captivating Storytelling • Compelling Content • Pleasant Voice • Interesting Political Analysis • Well-written History

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Segal’s storytelling is as captivating in audiobook form as it is on television.
Narration here, however, is lazy - showcased mostly by the sloppy, unrehearsed pronunciation attempts for Israeli names.

A good read.

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Like many other comments here, the reader butchering names and places was so distracting. The substance of the book was actually very interesting. It gave me a perspective on Israeli politics I never had before.

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The book is interesting. However, many Hebrew words are mispronounced.
Haaretz, Haredi, Dayan....
Is there no QA at Audible?

Book is good, Hebrew words are mispronounced

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A history book , but without the boredom!

A great listen/read for new and old lovers of isreal political (a)maze.

A brief but thorough account from the nation's beginnings to the present day.

Amit at his best (As usual)

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A lot of historical information that allows you to see a more detailed picture of the Israeli Prime Ministers. The only issue I had is that the narrator kind of butchers some Israeli names.

Extremely insightful book on Israeli Prime Ministers

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