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Fauda star to leave hit show after Gaza injury

The actor was seriously wounded in an explosion that killed six soldiers from his unit while he was fighting against Hamas

February 11, 2025 15:04
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Idan Amedia has announced he will leave the cast of Fauda after sustaining injuries while serving in Gaza (Image: Getty)

ByJC Reporter, Jewish News Syndicate

1 min read

Israeli actor Idan Amedi, who starred in the award-winning Fauda TV series, is leaving the show due to an injury he suffered while serving in the IDF

Amedi, 36, was seriously wounded while fighting against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

He sustained multiple injuries in an explosion, which claimed the lives of six other soldiers from his unit, as they demolished Hamas tunnels in the territory.

Amedi has reportedly informed producers that he will have to leave the show to complete a lengthy rehabilitation process.