What’s happening:

Idan Amedi, an actor and singer best known for his role in the popular Netflix series Fauda, has made a powerful tribute to the victims of the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack while on duty in the Gaza Strip.

Why it matters:

Amedi’s tribute is a poignant reminder of the human cost of the ongoing conflict. As a reservist in the IDF Combat Engineering Corps, his actions and words carry weight, both in Israel and internationally, highlighting the personal sacrifices made by soldiers and the impact of terrorism on civilian lives.

Details:

While inside an armored personnel carrier, Amedi dedicated the detonation of a target in Gaza to the memory of those lost in the October 7 attack. He specifically mentioned two fallen comrades from the Israeli special forces counter-terrorism unit Yamam, Alexei Shmakalov and Dror Alton, vowing for their blood to be avenged.

Background:

Earlier in the month, Amedi was seen waving the flag of the Nova Music Festival on a Gaza beach, marking another tribute to the attack’s victims. The festival was the scene of a tragic mass killing by terrorists. Amedi has been actively involved in the military operations in Gaza since the beginning of the conflict and was also documented in a meeting with IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi.

This story was first published on ynetnews.