Amir Bohbot is the military editor and senior defense analyst for Walla, Israel’s leading news website. He previously covered military affairs for Maariv, one of Israel’s high-circulation daily newspapers, where he worked for 12 years. A respected voice on security and defense issues, Bohbot is a popular lecturer and frequently appears on local radio and TV news stations for interviews. He holds a Master’s Degree in Political Science from Ben-Gurion University and is pursuing a doctorate in Intelligence Studies at Bar Ilan University. Amir resides in Lehavim with his wife and their three children.

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While Israel Slept by Yaakov Katz and Amir Bohbot

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Forthcoming, September 2, 2025 Through insider accounts and sharp analysis, While Israel Slept reveals how years of flawed assumptions and ignored warnings left Israel vulnerable to a shocking assault. Yaakov Katz and Amir Bohbot present a sobering look at the political and military missteps that allowed Hamas to strike at the heart of a nation once thought invincible.

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The Weapon Wizards by Yaakov Katz and Amir Bohbot

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The Weapon Wizards |  How Israel Became a High-Tech Military Superpower by Yaakov Katz and Amir Bohbot explores the strategies that Israel has implemented to become a fierce current day military power. From drones to satellites, missile defense systems to cyber warfare, Israel is leading the world when it comes to new technology being deployed on the modern battlefield.

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