Israeli actor and singer Idan Amedi, who plays one of the main characters in the television series “Fauda”, was injured in the Gaza Strip. Hospitalized at Sheba Hospital in Tel Hashomer, east of Tel Aviv, he was treated in serious condition. The actor’s father indicated that his son’s life, despite his injuries, is out of danger.
Mobilized as a reservist after the Hamas attack in Israel on October 7, 2023, the star of the television series “Fauda”, broadcast on Netflix, was seriously injured during the fighting in the Gaza Strip, according to I24 news. Emergency transported this Monday around 4 p.m. to the Sheba hospital in Tel Hashomer, east of Tel Aviv, he underwent urgent, “serious and long” surgery, an Israeli channel reported. “We can say with caution that his life is out of danger,” a journalist said from the hospital, according to The Times of Israel. A statement confirmed by the artist’s father.
We would like to share with everyone that Idan has been injured in action in Gaza. Idan is one of the kindest, warmest, and most passionate people, loved by all of us. His love of music is a very special part of our set. Together let us pray for his full and speedy recovery. pic.twitter.com/jYVF4zSX3I
— Fauda Official (@FaudaOfficial) January 8, 2024
A committed actor
Shortly after the announcement of his hospitalization, the X account (ex-Twitter) of the Israeli series “Fauda” shared his pain. “Idan is one of the kindest, warmest and most passionate people, loved by all of us. His love of music is a very special part of our set. Let’s pray together for his full and speedy recovery.” he posted.
Since the start of the Israeli response, the artist notably visited Kibbutz Kfar Aza at the end of November, one of the most affected by the terrorist attacks. Very present on Instagram, he regularly publishes the details of his commitment, but also pleas for the eradication of Hamas.