Israeli actor Rona-Lee Shimon, best known for her part in the television series ‘Fauda’ has thanked all those who supported her country, which came under attack by Hamas terrorists.
Taking to X, the official page of Fauda Official posted a video of the actor. “I want to say thank you to all of the people around the world who are supporting Israel at this time. Thank you for your voices, thanks for your support this is the best thing to do for us. I have been getting messages from all around the world to support you so much. October 7th will go down in history as one of the most horrific massacres ever done in the history of the world. Thank you for not being silent,” she said
The move came days after ‘Fauda’ producer and actor Lior Raz took to the front lines by joining the volunteer group Brothers in Arms.
Also, Israeli singer-songwriter and actor Idan Amedi has joined the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
According to Variety, Israeli theaters have gone dark and many who have been active in media and entertainment are volunteering in extensive ways.
Adar Shafran, a producer and filmmaker who chairs the Israeli Producers Association, said production work across the country has halted, Variety reported.
Rotem Shamir, the director of ‘Fauda’ told Screen Daily, “In the days that passed since the attack, we have ceased all work on our productions. It is not only impossible to think about work in a time like this, but there are people dead or missing everywhere. We now turn our energy and time to help out as much as we can.”
The IDF Home Front Command has mandated all local Israeli film and TV productions must cease as the entire film and audiovisual industry shifts to on-the-ground aid and live news coverage, according to the Screen Daily, a British film magazine covering the international film business.
