Israeli journalist recalls Army Radio reaction to 9/11 attacks...

Amit Segal recalls the moment news of the first plane hitting the World Trade Center reached an Israeli Army Radio station during his final year of military service. His colleague, now a senior Arab affairs commentator, was immediately asked to provide analysis on the likely perpetrator.

The anecdote highlights the rapid Israeli media response to the September 11 attacks and the initial assessment that the operation appeared too complex for certain actors.