Israel Segal
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Israel Segal (Hebrew: ישראל סגל, born 26 May 1944, died September 27, 2007) was an Israeli journalist, author,[1] and longtime political commentator.[2][3]
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[edit] Career
After his start at Haolam Haze magazine, Segal moved first to Israel Radio, where he covered religious stories, and then on to a position as a lead anchor at Israeli Broadcasting Authority.[4] Later, he joined Israel's Channel 2, operating as an editor and news anchor for the Reshet network.[4] After his death in 2007, he was described as "one of the most influential journalists of the past three decades".[4]
Segal's 2004 novel, My Brother's Keeper, a semi-autobiographical work, was a best-seller. He wrote four additional books.[4]
[edit] Bibliography
- Prophecy-man dies in the middle of gymnastics class (1988) (for children)
- To Fly like a Bird (1989) (for children)
- Neilah (1990) ISBN 9650700307
- One from the two of us (1995) ISBN 9560705045
- My brother's keeper (2004) ISBN 9650712925
[edit] References
- ^ Jerusalem Post staff. (September 27, 2007) Journalist, author Israel Segal dies at 63 Jerusalem Post. Accessed October 13, 2007.
- ^ Legacy of the siege of Beirut BBC March 27, 2007. Accessed October 13, 2007.
- ^ Frenkel, Sheera Claire. (January 12, 2007) The magic touch: A charm or a curse for Israeli politics? Jerusalem Post. Accessed October 13, 2007.
- ^ a b c d Crystal, Merav. (September 27, 2007) Journalist Israel Segal dies at 63. Ynet News. Accessed October 13, 2007.
