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.
Beginning his career as a singer, with six studio albums, as well as appearing on the Kochav Nolad reality show, he joined the cast of Fauda in 2017.
His character, undercover agent Sagi Tzur, was a core member of the featured Mista'arvim unit and foil to Lior Raz’s Doron.
The popular thriller, which premiered in 2014 and is available on Netflix, is currently marking its 10th anniversary.
It was not immediately clear if the producers would kill off his character or if another storyline justification for his disappearance will be thought up.
Amedi, meanwhile, now hopes to focus on his music career once he has recovered from his injuries.
And if his exit from the show is a dealbreaker for you, never fear as the JC has rounded up the best Jew-ish shows to binge on Netflix in 2025.
From the return of hit comedy Nobody Wants This to the latest offering from the writers behind Game of Thrones, there’s plenty to keep TV fans occupied in the coming year.
