Channel 13 to Air Special 'Fauda' Episodes on October 7th Events

Channel 13 is set to broadcast two special episodes from the latest season of the internationally acclaimed Israeli series 'Fauda'. These episodes, created specifically for the season, aim to illustrate the events and their intensity of October 7th through stories and scenarios inspired by the actual occurrences. The broadcast is scheduled for Saturday, October 3rd, and will feature the two episodes consecutively. The move is significant for Assaf Rappaport, the new controlling shareholder of Channel 13, as it follows the recent approval of his acquisition of the network by the Second Authority for Television and Radio. The approval was granted after a review of the deal's financial aspects and security provisions.

'Fauda,' created by Lior Raz and Avi Issacharoff and produced by L. Ben-Nassouli Productions, has achieved global success, earning praise and a large audience worldwide. The series has recently seen a resurgence in popularity, reaching high positions on Netflix viewing charts in various countries, including Arab nations. Issacharoff recently commented on viewer reactions to the season directly addressing the October 7th events, noting emotional responses and identification with the series' characters and the depicted tragedy.