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.