Model Yael Shelbia Joins Cast of Hit Israeli Comedy Series "Havurot" for Season Five

After a seven-year hiatus, the popular Israeli comedy series "Havurot" ("Friends") is returning for its fifth season on Channel 13. The show, which originally premiered in 2013 and won the international Golden Rose award in 2014, is currently casting new actors and is set to begin filming in October. One of the notable new additions to the cast is model and actress Yael Shelbia, though details about her character and role in the storyline have not yet been revealed.

Alongside Shelbia, other new actors are expected to join the series, which will continue to focus on the four main characters, Lital Schwartz, Lirit Balaban, Magi Azarzar, and Liron Weisman. The upcoming season will revisit the lives of Noa, Pazit, Shani, and Vered, showing how their lives and challenges have evolved over the years while maintaining the core dynamics of their friendship.

"Havurot" has been one of Israel’s most successful comedy series, with its format sold internationally. The new season’s production is underway, and the casting developments, including Shelbia’s involvement, mark the first major announcements as the show prepares for its return to television.