Israeli Actress Lia Alalouf Reveals New Boyfriend Four Months After Painful Breakup

Israeli actress and model Lia Alalouf, 23, has introduced her new boyfriend on Instagram just four months after a painful breakup. Alalouf, who won the Ophir Award for her role in Tom Nashar's film "Close to Me," shared a series of Instagram stories on July 23, 2026, presenting her new partner, Ben Riger, to her followers. This public reveal marks her moving on from her previous relationship with actor Ofek Pesach.

In March 2026, Alalouf posted a revealing and emotional Instagram story accusing Pesach of cheating on her in a bar restroom. She wrote, "Ofek Pesach, my boyfriend, cheated on me two days ago in a wine bar restroom... because he is pathetic." She also made clear she would not remain silent about the incident, stating, "Before people threaten me and demand I delete this, don’t bother... I don’t deserve to deal with this quietly, I’m not the one who did the worst thing possible to someone you love."

The new relationship announcement signals Alalouf's recovery from the difficult breakup and her readiness to move forward publicly. The story was first reported by Mako and updated early on July 24, 2026.