Israel Atias

Israel Atias
ישראל אטיאס
Born (1987-01-09) January 9, 1987
OccupationsActor, model
SpouseNaomi Idan
Children2

Israel Atias (Hebrew: ישראל אטיאס; born 9 January 1987) is an Israeli film, television and stage actor and model. He is best known for starring in the hit Israeli comedy series, Shababnikim (2017–2025).[1][2]

Early life

Atias was born and raised in Yavne in Israel to Moroccan Jewish parents. He is named after the Moroccan Sephardic rabbi, Israel Abuhatzeira (Baba Sali). He graduated from Haderech Acting School and acted in several plays.

Career

He has modeled for a number of fashion campaigns for Coca-Cola Zero, Prada, Dolce and Gabbana, and has appeared alongside high-profile models such as Bar Refaeli and Adi Himelbloy.

In 2014 - 2015, he played a series regular, Eviatar Zaguri in the HOT drama series, Zaguri Empire.

Since 2017, he has been part of the main cast of the Israeli hit series, Shababnikim on HOT. He plays Meir Sabag, a yeshiva student alongside Daniel Gad, Ori Laizerouvich and Omer Perelman Striks.[3]

In 2021, he appeared in a music video for Eyal Golan.[4]

In 2025 he starred alongside Rotem Sela in Red Alert, a drama series based on based on real life events from the October 7 attacks. The limited series was produced by American producer Lawrence Bender and will be released internationally by Paramount+ and on Channel 12 in Israel on October 7, 2025.[5][6][7]

Personal life

In July 2016 Atias married Naomi Idan. They have two sons together, born in 2021 and 2023. He is Shomer Shabbat.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2013 Ptzuim BaRosh (Scarred) Dudi 1 episode
2014 - 2015 Zaguri Imperia Eviatar Zaguri Series regular
2015 Mossad 101 (HaMidrasha) Eyal Deri 1 episode
Anachnu BaMapa Shasha 5 episodes
2017 Masa Hatabaat (The Ring's Journey) Behor Film
2017 - 2025 Shababnikim Meir Sabag Series regular
2020 - 2021 Ziggy Azulay 4 episodes
2021 HaYoreshet (The Heiress) Maor Series regular
2023 Running on Sand Nir Zeituni Film
2025 Red Alert Kobi Limited series

References

  1. ^ Spiro, Amy (February 14, 2018). "'Shababnikim': Television's bad boys of yeshiva". The Jerusalem Post.
  2. ^ Shababnikim - IMDb, retrieved 2021-04-26
  3. ^ The New Black: Nice Jewish Bad Boys Moment. 19 February 2021
  4. ^ אייל גולן ועדן חסון - באור גדול YouTube. 2021
  5. ^ Hibberd, James (25 September 2025). Paramount’s ‘Red Alert’ Trailer Depicts Oct. 7 Massacre in Israel for First Time The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved on 27 September 2025
  6. ^ (26 November 2024). ‘Pulp Fiction’ Producer Lawrence Bender Boards Real Life-Inspired Israeli Action Drama Series ‘Red Alert’ (EXCLUSIVE) Variety. Retrieved on 27 September 2025
  7. ^ (22 September 2025) Paramount+ to Stream ‘Red Alert’ Series About Hamas Attack on Israel; David Ellison Says Show Highlights ‘Commitment to Storytelling Through Artistic Excellence and Accuracy’ Variety. Retrieved on 27 September 2025