An Israeli singer who stars in the popular Netflix drama “Fauda” was seriously injured while fighting in Gaza, his family said Monday.
Idan Amedi, 35, was flown to Sheba Medical Center in Tel Hashomer on Monday after being hit by shrapnel, his father told Israeli outlet Walla.
The Jewish star and father of two underwent surgery and is expected to recover from his injury “without danger to his life,” his father said.
Amedi, who joined “Fauda” in the second season playing Sagi Tzur, enlisted in the war effort after the Oct. 7 massacre that killed more than 1,200 people in Israel.
He was with the Israel Defense Forces Combat Engineer Corps when he was wounded.
“Fauda” creators Lior Raz and Avi Issacharoff on Monday touted Amedi as a real-life hero who stepped up to serve his country when necessary.
Idan Amedi, a popular Israeli singer and actor, was injured while stationed in Gaza. @Idan_Amedi/Instagram Amedi plays Sagi Tzur in the hit Netflix drama “Fauda.” YES STUDIES
“Idan Amedi is a true hero and from the first day of the war he decided to put everything aside and go out to fight.” the screenwriters wrote in X. “First in the north and then in the south. We pray for his speedy recovery and are sure he will be fine.”
Amedi also received praise from the official “Fauda” Instagram page. He asked fans of the show to help wish him a speedy recovery.
“Idan is one of the kindest, warmest and most passionate people, loved by all of us,” the team wrote in a post. “Her love of music is a very special part of our set. We ask that everyone respect the privacy of him and his family at this time. Let us pray together for Idan’s quick and complete recovery.”
Amedi has remained active on social media posting photos with his fellow IDF members. @Idan_Amedi/Instagram
According to Netflix, “Fauda” is about a “high-ranking Israeli agent.” [who] “He comes out of retirement to hunt down a Palestinian fighter he thought he had killed.” Amedi plays a new character in the undercover unit.
Before his injury, Amedi had been active on his Instagram showing his support for Israel and its ground incursion into the Palestinian enclave, which he participated in during a tour in Gaza City.
In a video recorded last week, Amedi celebrated Israel’s latest victory against Hamas forces and called for an end to criticism of the war.
“After 90 days of fighting, we continue to destroy short-range missile sites, launch sites and command facilities of the Hamas terrorist organization,” Amedi said.
“Fauda” draws heavily on the experiences of its creators and crew who served in the IDF. Netflix
“I join my reservist brothers in calling on politicians, all the media and everyone: whoever doesn’t have something good to say, just shut your mouth. The people of Israel live.”
Amedi first became popular in Israel as a singer, standing out on the eighth season of Israel’s talent competition show “Kochav Nolad.”
Since then, he has recorded five studio albums and garnered millions of views on YouTube with songs related to his military service in the Combat Engineer Corps.
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