Fauda star Idan Amedi has reportedly been injured amid the ongoing Israel-Gaza War.
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According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor-singer Idan Amedi who starred as Sagi Tzur, a soldier in the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) in the popular Netflix series titled Fauda was seriously injured and is now recovering.
Our hearts and thoughts are with Israeli singer and “Fauda” actor Idan Amedi, who was seriously injured today while fighting in the counterterrorism operation against #Hamas in #Gaza. He was one of the first well-known Israelis to enlist into the @IDF since October 7th.
May this… pic.twitter.com/9Pma5pVGzQ — StandWithUs (@StandWithUs) January 8, 2024
The 35-year-old actor got wounded while fighting as an Israel Defence Forces reservist in the Gaza Strip against Hamas militants, according to Israeli media reports.
Idan Amedi joined the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) as part of the Combat Engineering Corps after the deadly war broke out on October 7, 2023, when Hamas attacked southern Israel, which reportedly killed more than 1,100 Israelis, most of whom were civilians.
The Times of Israel reported that the Israeli actor was airlifted to a hospital on Monday after getting injured. As per the news outlet, the actor was brought to the Sheba Medical Center where he underwent surgery and received treatments.
Meanwhile, the Israeli singer and actor’s father also reportedly confirmed with the Hebrew-language Walla news that Amedi’s life is not in danger.
As soon as the news spread, fans of the actor prayed for his quick recovery.
Idan Amedi, an actor on the hit show Fauda and a fighter in the IDF reserves, was seriously injured in battle in Khan Yunis, Gaza.
Please pray for his full recovery. His Hebrew name is: Idan Ben Tova ❤️🩹 pic.twitter.com/gWJLcqi5OM — Aviva Klompas (@AvivaKlompas) January 8, 2024
Idan Amedi is a big star in Israel and not only -a hot,talented singer, a great actor- he played Sagi Tzur in the hit “Fauda”,a must watch on Netflix.
But today, his family, friends and fans are praying for his life-he was seriously injured while fighting in Gaza.
Idan, get well… pic.twitter.com/enfyiY8P5S — miha schwartzenberg (@miradulescu) January 8, 2024
I'm reading Idan Amadi, singer, Fauda actor and combat soldier was seriously injured in Gaza.
💔 pic.twitter.com/IilNLyfz47 — Dame BillieSt Unit 8200 🦕 🦖 (@somesayparsley) January 8, 2024
On Monday, January 8, 2024, Fauda creators Lior Raz and Avi Issacharoff also praised the actor for his courageous act and sacrifice via a post on X, formerly Twitter.
כולכם כבר שמעתם, אז רק לומר בשמי ובשם @lioraz , שעידן עמדי הוא גיבור אמיתי ומהיום הראשון של המלחמה החליט לשים הכל בצד ולצאת להלחם. תחילה בצפון ואז בדרום. אנחנו מתפללים להחלמתו המהירה ובטוחים שהוא יהיה בסדר. משפחת פאודה מוסרת למשפחות הפצועים רפואה שלמה. — avi issacharoff (@issacharoff) January 8, 2024
״Fauda״ actor Idan Amedi, who joined the IDF reserves after the Oct 7 attacks, was seriously injured today while fighting against in Gaza. As a part of Candle Media’s Faraway Road Productions and Fauda family, our hearts are with him and his family as we pray for a fast recovery. — avi issacharoff (@issacharoff) January 8, 2024
The father of two, Amedi, has already performed his mandatory military service in the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) Combat Engineering Corps, reportedly between the years 2006 and 2009.
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