An Israeli actor&nbsp;in the hit Netflix television series Fauda&nbsp;vowed Thursday to return to the screen after he was wounded while fighting Hamas militants in Gaza.

Idan Amedi was among a group of soldiers who were seriously wounded in a blast in the Palestinian territory where he was deployed after the war between Israel and Hamas broke out on October 7.

"It's not a scene from Fauda, it's real life," Amedi, dressed in military fatigues, said in a video posted on social media on October 12 amid a call-up of more than 300,000 reservists in Israel.

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Fauda, which means "chaos" in Arabic, has won Netflix fans worldwide for its gritty take on the exploits of an undercover Israeli unit that fights Palestinian militants.

"I will return to create, I will return to singing, I will return to acting," Amedi told reporters on Thursday after he was released from hospital near Tel Aviv.

He spent two weeks in Gaza working to clear a network of Hamas tunnels, he said.

On January 8 he was seriously wounded in an explosion in which six soldiers were killed, he said.

When he arrived at the hospital, Amedi said he was "unrecognisable" with doctors giving him a John Doe tag.

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But he said his experience had not deterred him from returning to Gaza.

"If God gives me enough power, I will also go back to fight for my country," he said.

The war in Gaza erupted after Hamas militants staged an unprecedented attack inside Israel on October 7 that resulted in the deaths of around 1,140 people in Israel, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of official Israeli figures.

Israel's relentless military campaign in Gaza since then has left at least 25,700 people dead, about 70 percent of them women and children, according to the Hamas government's health ministry.

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An Israeli actor in the hit Netflix television series Fauda vowed Thursday to return to the screen after he was wounded while fighting Hamas militants in Gaza. Idan Amedi was among a group of soldiers who were seriously wounded in a blast in the Palestinian territory where he was deployed after the war between Israel and Hamas broke out on October 7.

An Israeli actor in the hit Netflix television series Fauda vowed Thursday to return to the screen after he was wounded while fighting Hamas militants in Gaza. Idan Amedi was among a group of soldiers who were seriously wounded in a blast in the Palestinian territory where he was deployed after the war between Israel and Hamas broke out on October 7. "It's not a scene from Fauda, it's real life," Amedi, dressed in military fatigues, said in a video posted on social media on October 12 amid a call-up of more than 300,000 reservists in Israel. Cher's son Elijah Allman accuses singer of abusive behaviour amid conservatorship battle Fauda, which means "chaos" in Arabic, has won Netflix fans worldwide for its gritty take on the exploits of an undercover Israeli unit that fights Palestinian militants. "I will return to create, I will return to singing, I will return to acting," Amedi told reporters on Thursday after he was released from hospital near Tel Aviv. He spent two weeks in Gaza working to clear a network of Hamas tunnels, he said. On January 8 he was seriously wounded in an explosion in which six soldiers were killed, he said. When he arrived at the hospital, Amedi said he was "unrecognisable" with doctors giving him a John Doe tag. Super Bowl 2024: Usher to headline this year's halftime show But he said his experience had not deterred him from returning to Gaza. "If God gives me enough power, I will also go back to fight for my country," he said. The war in Gaza erupted after Hamas militants staged an unprecedented attack inside Israel on October 7 that resulted in the deaths of around 1,140 people in Israel, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of official Israeli figures. Israel's relentless military campaign in Gaza since then has left at least 25,700 people dead, about 70 percent of them women and children, according to the Hamas government's health ministry.

Fauda actor wounded in Gaza vows return to Israel screen

Matan Meir, a member of the production crew of the hit Israeli TV series Fauda, was killed in the line of duty while fighting Hamas terrorists in Gaza.

The TV series’ official account on microblogging site X condoled the demise of the 38-year-old soldier who served as the Sergeant Major General (Reservist) of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF).

"We are devastated to share that one of our Fauda family members, Matan Meir, was killed in action in Gaza. Matan was an integral crew member. The cast and crew are heartbroken by this tragic loss. We extend our condolences to Matan's family and friends. May his soul rest in peace," a post from the Fauda cast posted on X.

Fauda&nbsp;creator, Avi Assacharoff, also took to X to share his condolences, explaining that the production crew member had lost his life in battle in northern Gaza.

<h2>'A&nbsp;man with a heart of gold'</h2>

Star of the series Lior Raz told Ynet, "Matan was a man with a heart of gold, full of kindness and giving. I loved you Matan. You were always available to me at every moment. You always told me, no problem, it's never too small for me. A man of work and giving out of true love. May your memory be for a blessing."

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Meir hailed from Odem, a collective village in the northern Golan Heights, the IDF stated in its publication of his death.

The Fauda&nbsp;crew member fought in the 697th Battalion of the IDF’s 551st Brigade, the Jerusalem Post reported.

<h2>Many from Fauda series have joined war</h2>

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Meir is one of the many involved in the Fauda&nbsp;series who have Israel’s fight against Palestinian terror group Hamas.

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Actors Lior Raz and Idan Amedi, best known for his role as Sagi Tzur in the hit series, have joined the Israeli Defence Forces to defend their country

The October 7 assault claimed the lives of more than 1,400 Israelis, including soldiers, while more than 10,000 have lost their lives in the retaliatory attacks launched by the IDF forces.

(With inputs from agencies)

Matan Meir, a member of the production crew of the hit Israeli TV series Fauda, was killed in the line of duty while fighting Hamas terrorists in Gaza. The TV series’ official account on microblogging site X condoled the demise of the 38-year-old soldier who served as the Sergeant Major General (Reservist) of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF).

Matan Meir, a member of the production crew of the hit Israeli TV series Fauda, was killed in the line of duty while fighting Hamas terrorists in Gaza. The TV series’ official account on microblogging site X condoled the demise of the 38-year-old soldier who served as the Sergeant Major General (Reservist) of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF). "We are devastated to share that one of our Fauda family members, Matan Meir, was killed in action in Gaza. Matan was an integral crew member. The cast and crew are heartbroken by this tragic loss. We extend our condolences to Matan's family and friends. May his soul rest in peace," a post from the Fauda cast posted on X. Fauda creator, Avi Assacharoff, also took to X to share his condolences, explaining that the production crew member had lost his life in battle in northern Gaza. 'A man with a heart of gold' Star of the series Lior Raz told Ynet, "Matan was a man with a heart of gold, full of kindness and giving. I loved you Matan. You were always available to me at every moment. You always told me, no problem, it's never too small for me. A man of work and giving out of true love. May your memory be for a blessing." We are devastated to share that one of our Fauda family members, Matan Meir, was killed in action in Gaza. Matan was an integral crew member. The cast and crew are heartbroken by this tragic loss. We extend our condolences to Matan’s family and friends. May his soul rest in peace pic.twitter.com/kuaJ2gclGk — Fauda Official (@FaudaOfficial) November 11, 2023 × Meir hailed from Odem, a collective village in the northern Golan Heights, the IDF stated in its publication of his death. The Fauda crew member fought in the 697th Battalion of the IDF’s 551st Brigade, the Jerusalem Post reported. Many from Fauda series have joined war Also read | Fauda actor Idan Amedi joins Israeli Defence Forces to fight against Hamas Meir is one of the many involved in the Fauda series who have Israel’s fight against Palestinian terror group Hamas. Also read | Fauda star Lior Raaz takes cover from a rocket as he joins forces in Israel war against Hamas Actors Lior Raz and Idan Amedi, best known for his role as Sagi Tzur in the hit series, have joined the Israeli Defence Forces to defend their country The October 7 assault claimed the lives of more than 1,400 Israelis, including soldiers, while more than 10,000 have lost their lives in the retaliatory attacks launched by the IDF forces. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Fauda’ series production crew member dies while fighting Hamas in Gaza

Earlier, filmmakers Ajay Kapoor and Subhash Kale announced their ambitious project 'Garud', mounted on a large scale to present the heartening story inspired by the true events of the Afghan rescue crisis. Now, Ajay Kapoor has signed the international director Rotem Shamir, known for globally acclaimed successes like 'Fauda', 'Hit and Run', and 'Hostages' amongst others for the big-budget project, making his Indian Film debut.&nbsp;

The makers announced the project earlier with a motion poster that caught the attention of the public, offering a glimpse into the patriotic film.&nbsp;

Inspired by real events, 'Garud' presents a fictionalized depiction of the rescue mission in Afghanistan, based on the story of an ITBP officer and his team of special forces.

Mounted on a large scale, the filmmaker duo Ajay Kapoor and Subhash Kale has been devising the best treatment for the ambitious film and hence, roping in the best team possible.&nbsp;

Taking the first step towards the visionary aim, Ajay Kapoor has onboarded the international director Rotem Shamir, for his first Indian project.&nbsp;
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Announcing the director, Ajay Kapoor shares, "'Garud' is a huge project for me, I'm emotionally driven to the film and want to give it the best treatment possible. Rotem Shamir is a renowned filmmaker and has a great experience in the sensibilities that we are looking at for 'Garud.' Rotem Shamir and I are planning various projects together as a team. Being from Israel and having made a show about the conditions of hostages, the understanding and vision he possesses will definitely help us. We wanted someone to grasp the emotional quotient as well as cater to the international sensibilities as the subject has a universal appeal."

Subhash Kale shares, "Right from the inception, we have been working on bringing together the best team possible for 'Garud.' We are tapping into all avenues, and I am really looking forward to this project."

Rotem Shamir says, "'Garud' is a very exciting film, while it is focused on the Indian aspect of the story, it has a universal appeal that promises to connect with people all across. I have been fascinated with the content from the Indian entertainment industry for a long time, hence when Ajay Kapoor brought this film to me, I knew I had to take it. Especially looking forward to working with Ajay Kapoor, who has been associated with so many varied films, I am really excited for the long term association with Ajay Kapoor.&nbsp;

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Having backed films like 'Parmanu' (2018) Pari (2018), 'Bazaar' (2018), 'Pataakha' (2018), 'Romeo Akbar Walter' (2019) 'Attack' (2022) 'Roy' (2015) as well as being associated with 'Baby' (2015) and 'Airlift' (2016) and many more. Ajay Kapoor returns to the same zone with his upcoming film 'Garud' and collaborates with Subhash Kale.

Offering an insight into the film, the motion poster presented the theme song 'Mera Bharat Hai Mahaan', composed by Ravi Basrur, who has also composed the background score of the film.&nbsp;

Produced by Ajay Kapoor and Subhash Kale under the banners of Ajay Kapoor Productions and Vikrant Studio, Garud is expected to announce the cast of the film soon.

Earlier, filmmakers Ajay Kapoor and Subhash Kale announced their ambitious project 'Garud', mounted on a large scale to present the heartening story inspired by the true events of the Afghan rescue crisis.

Earlier, filmmakers Ajay Kapoor and Subhash Kale announced their ambitious project 'Garud', mounted on a large scale to present the heartening story inspired by the true events of the Afghan rescue crisis. Now, Ajay Kapoor has signed the international director Rotem Shamir, known for globally acclaimed successes like 'Fauda', 'Hit and Run', and 'Hostages' amongst others for the big-budget project, making his Indian Film debut. The makers announced the project earlier with a motion poster that caught the attention of the public, offering a glimpse into the patriotic film. Inspired by real events, 'Garud' presents a fictionalized depiction of the rescue mission in Afghanistan, based on the story of an ITBP officer and his team of special forces. Mounted on a large scale, the filmmaker duo Ajay Kapoor and Subhash Kale has been devising the best treatment for the ambitious film and hence, roping in the best team possible. Taking the first step towards the visionary aim, Ajay Kapoor has onboarded the international director Rotem Shamir, for his first Indian project. Also Read: Winnie the Pooh is playing a role of a killer in this new horror movie, internet is in shock! Announcing the director, Ajay Kapoor shares, "'Garud' is a huge project for me, I'm emotionally driven to the film and want to give it the best treatment possible. Rotem Shamir is a renowned filmmaker and has a great experience in the sensibilities that we are looking at for 'Garud.' Rotem Shamir and I are planning various projects together as a team. Being from Israel and having made a show about the conditions of hostages, the understanding and vision he possesses will definitely help us. We wanted someone to grasp the emotional quotient as well as cater to the international sensibilities as the subject has a universal appeal." Subhash Kale shares, "Right from the inception, we have been working on bringing together the best team possible for 'Garud.' We are tapping into all avenues, and I am really looking forward to this project." Rotem Shamir says, "'Garud' is a very exciting film, while it is focused on the Indian aspect of the story, it has a universal appeal that promises to connect with people all across. I have been fascinated with the content from the Indian entertainment industry for a long time, hence when Ajay Kapoor brought this film to me, I knew I had to take it. Especially looking forward to working with Ajay Kapoor, who has been associated with so many varied films, I am really excited for the long term association with Ajay Kapoor. Also Read: Randeep Hooda in and as ‘Swatantra Veer Savarkar’ impresses netizens - first look out Having backed films like 'Parmanu' (2018) Pari (2018), 'Bazaar' (2018), 'Pataakha' (2018), 'Romeo Akbar Walter' (2019) 'Attack' (2022) 'Roy' (2015) as well as being associated with 'Baby' (2015) and 'Airlift' (2016) and many more. Ajay Kapoor returns to the same zone with his upcoming film 'Garud' and collaborates with Subhash Kale. Offering an insight into the film, the motion poster presented the theme song 'Mera Bharat Hai Mahaan', composed by Ravi Basrur, who has also composed the background score of the film. Produced by Ajay Kapoor and Subhash Kale under the banners of Ajay Kapoor Productions and Vikrant Studio, Garud is expected to announce the cast of the film soon.

'Fauda' fame director Rotem Shamir roped in for Ajay Kapoor's next 'Garud'

'Fauda' star Tsahi Halevi will soon be visiting India. This will be the first visit by any actor to India from the hit Netflix series. The series has garnered rave reviews and a dedicated fan following. Tsahi Halevi had played the role of Noar in the series and was part of the elite Mista'arvim unit. Halevi is a well known singer as well with his song "Tamali maak" creating ripples across the world. It was even adapted in Bollywood.&nbsp;

The visit comes at a time when India- Israel people's engagement has been a key part of the ongoing program.&nbsp;This year India and Israel celebrate 30 years of establishment&nbsp;of formal ties. As part of the celebrations, Israel PM Naftali Bennett was to visit India in the first week of April, but the visit has been postponed since he contracted COVID-19. The visit is expected to happen later this year now.

India and Israel established full diplomatic relations on 29th January 1992 and earlier this year a commemorative logo was launched. The logo features the Star of David and the Ashoka Chakra and forms the numeral 30 depicting the 30th anniversary of bilateral relations. February saw iconic buildings in India and Israel--the gateway of India in Mumbai, the Teen Murti Haifa Chowk in Delhi and the Masada Fortress in Israel being lit up in Indian and Israeli colors.

'Fauda' star Tsahi Halevi will soon be visiting India. This will be the first visit by any actor to India from the hit Netflix series. The series has garnered rave reviews and a dedicated fan following.

'Fauda' star Tsahi Halevi will soon be visiting India. This will be the first visit by any actor to India from the hit Netflix series. The series has garnered rave reviews and a dedicated fan following. Tsahi Halevi had played the role of Noar in the series and was part of the elite Mista'arvim unit. Halevi is a well known singer as well with his song "Tamali maak" creating ripples across the world. It was even adapted in Bollywood. The visit comes at a time when India- Israel people's engagement has been a key part of the ongoing program. This year India and Israel celebrate 30 years of establishment of formal ties. As part of the celebrations, Israel PM Naftali Bennett was to visit India in the first week of April, but the visit has been postponed since he contracted COVID-19. The visit is expected to happen later this year now. India and Israel established full diplomatic relations on 29th January 1992 and earlier this year a commemorative logo was launched. The logo features the Star of David and the Ashoka Chakra and forms the numeral 30 depicting the 30th anniversary of bilateral relations. February saw iconic buildings in India and Israel--the gateway of India in Mumbai, the Teen Murti Haifa Chowk in Delhi and the Masada Fortress in Israel being lit up in Indian and Israeli colors.

'Fauda' actor Tsahi Halevi aka Noah to visit India