Israeli Series 'Fauda' Tops Global Streaming Charts, Including Arab Nations
The fifth season of the Israeli television series "Fauda," released on Netflix on September 8, 2026, has achieved top viewership rankings globally, including significant popularity in Arab and Muslim countries. While its leading position in Israel was anticipated, its success in neighboring Lebanon is noteworthy. The series also secured second place in Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Romania, and Serbia. It ranked third in Croatia, France, and Poland, fourth in Bulgaria, the Netherlands, and Switzerland, and fifth in Finland and Sweden. In the Middle East, "Fauda" reached sixth place in Jordan and the UAE, eighth in Qatar and Bahrain, ninth in Egypt, and tenth in Morocco, Oman, and Turkey.
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