Beloved Israeli singer and ‘Fauda’ actor Idan Amedi wounded seriously in Gaza fighting

Amedi’s life is not in danger, according to his father

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Beloved Israeli singer and actor Idan Amedi was seriously wounded on Monday while fighting in the Gaza Strip as a reserve soldier.

On Monday afternoon Amedi was seriously wounded in an incident of which details are not yet known and was then airlifted to Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, where he underwent an urgent and lengthy surgery, according to local media.

His father told Israeli media that Amedi's life is not in danger but asked the people of Israel to pray for his son’s health.

On Tuesday afternoon, Israeli media reported that Amedi's condition had improved considerably. He had woken from a coma and was responding and talking to his family.

Amedi is best known to international audiences for playing undercover soldier Sagi in the Netflix hit show Fauda but is also a popular singer in Israel.

We would like to share with everyone that Idan has been injured in action in Gaza. Idan is one of the kindest, warmest, and most passionate people, loved by all of us. His love of music is a very special part of our set. Together let us pray for his full and speedy recovery. pic.twitter.com/jYVF4zSX3I
— Fauda Official (@FaudaOfficial) January 8, 2024

Immediately following the outbreak of the war, Amedi joined his reserve unit in Israel Defense Forces and has since been serving as a combat engineer, fighting against Hamas terrorists deep inside the Gaza Strip.

He has occasionally sent video messages to his fans and the media from inside the Gaza Strip, in one instance remotely blowing up a multi-story building in memory of friends of his who died in the fighting.

In another message, Amedi asked his fellow Israelis to quit infighting and politicking during wartime.

“I join my brother reservists in calling on the politicians, all the media outlets, and everyone: Whoever doesn’t have something good to say, simply shut your mouths. The people of Israel live.”

Amedi’s rise to fame began in 2010 on Israel’s version of “A Star is Born,” where he first performed his hit song “Fighters’ Pain,” which he wrote about his difficult experiences and traumas during his army service.

Reports of Amedi’s injury caused a storm of sympathy on social media in Israel and the world, with many fans sharing prayers for his quick recovery.

Among his most prominent well-wishers was Israeli NBA basketball star Deni Avdija, who wore a tribute to Amedi on his shoe during a game on Monday.

Avdija wrote: “For the recovery of Idan son of Tova Amedi,” on his footwear, echoing the traditional Jewish invocation of the parent’s name while praying for someone’s health.

Amit Segal, one of Israel’s most prominent journalists, stressed that Amedi’s reserve service is a symbol of the people of Israel’s unity and dedication.

“Idan is famous, but what characterizes this war and this nation are people who went to battle from the accountants’ offices, the construction sites, the high-tech towers, and the garages and yes - also from the music stages,” Segal wrote on Telegram.

“Idan is just a symbol of a people fighting for its life. May we be worthy of their sacrifice,” he added.