Children's Star Michal HaKetana and Actor Yehuda Bohbot End Relationship After Eight Months

Children's entertainer Michal HaKetana, 43, and actor Yehuda Bohbot, 25, have ended their relationship after eight months, surprising fans who had anticipated a serious commitment. The couple first revealed their romance in late November 2025, drawing significant public attention due to their 18-year age gap. Despite the scrutiny, their relationship appeared to be progressing, especially after Bohbot gifted HaKetana a sparkling ring around the Jewish holiday Tu B'Av, which many interpreted as a sign of engagement.

However, challenges persisted. In June, Bohbot openly acknowledged on social media the difficulties they faced, including pressure and uncertainty, stating, "There were moments that could have broken people, but we chose to fight, strengthen, and move forward." The couple's relationship had been under intense public examination, with Bohbot responding to critics by releasing his debut song "Elef Gilgulim" (A Thousand Reincarnations), dedicated to HaKetana as a declaration of enduring love.

The relationship also faced strain from family dynamics, as revealed in an exclusive report where Bohbot admitted to friends that HaKetana's daughter, Yuli, was unable to be close to him. Despite previous grand declarations of love and reconciliatory messages between Bohbot and HaKetana's eldest daughter, the couple has now decided to part ways. The news was first reported by Walla and confirmed shortly after by other media outlets.