Sohab El Ard
| Sohab El Ard | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama, Thriller |
| Inspired by | Raouf Abdel Aziz Mohamed Diyasti |
| Screenplay by | Mohamed Hesham Obayya |
| Story by | Ammar Sabry |
| Directed by | Peter Mimi |
| Starring | Menna Shalabi Eyad Nassar |
| Music by | Amin Bouhafa |
| Country of origin | Egypt |
| Original languages | Egyptian Arabic Arabic |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 15 |
| Production | |
| Producers | Ahmed Tarek Dina Korayem |
| Cinematography | Hussein Asar |
| Editor | Ahmed Hamdy |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera |
| Running time | 35–40 minutes |
| Production company | United Sudios |
| Original release | |
| Network | |
| Release | February 19, 2026 |
Sohab El Ard (Egyptian Arabic: صحاب الأرض), also known Under The Blockade or Indigenous, is an Egyptian television drama miniseries.[1][2] The first season premiered on 19 February 2026, and aired during Ramadan on Egyptian Television Network channels. The miniseries is written by Ammar Sabri, directed by Peter Mimi, and produced by Ahmed Tarek and Dina Korayem for United Studios.[3][4] It stars Menna Shalabi, Eyad Nassar, Adam Bakri, Tara Abboud, and others.[5][6]
Plot
The series revolves around the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip during the Gaza war that erupted following October 7, 2023, highlighting the suffering of civilians under bombardment and siege, the deterioration of living conditions, and the collapse of infrastructure.[7][8]
The series tells the story of Nasser, a Palestinian man who loses his siblings in a bombing that targets his family home. He becomes solely responsible for caring for his injured nephew, Younis, amidst a lack of medical care and the difficulty of reaching safe areas. As events unfold, Nasser faces a series of challenges, from trying to save the child and finding shelter to clinging to his land in an increasingly harsh reality. Meanwhile, Dr. Salma, an Egyptian doctor volunteering with a medical aid convoy, arrives at field hospitals in the Gaza Strip.[9] She works under extremely difficult conditions, suffering from shortages of supplies, disruptions to basic services, and ongoing bombardment. Salma meets Nasser while he is trying to treat Younis, and a connection develops between them.[10][11]
Cast
- Menna Shalabi as Salma
- Eyad Nassar as Nasser
- Adam Bakri as Majd
- Essam El Sakka as Samir
- Tara Abboud as Karma
- Kamel El Basha as Mr. Ibrahim
- Rewan Elghaba as Sarah
- Kira Yaghnam as Raghad
- Sarah Yousef as Fadwa
- Enas El Fallal as Dr. Thoraia
- Joanna Arida as Claire
- Mohamed Youssef as Abu Ali
- Sereen Khass as Laila
- Yazan Eid
See also
References
- ^ Mohanna, Nagham. "'We're not the audience for this': Egyptian TV war drama too much for Gazans". The National. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
- ^ Al-Haggar, Kadry (2026-03-04). "'Sohab Al Ard': Egyptian drama exposes Gaza's suffering, provokes storm in Israel - Dailynewsegypt". Retrieved 2026-03-09.
- ^ "Peter Mimi Honors the Real Heroes Behind Sohab El Ard". EgyptToday. 2026-03-03. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
- ^ "In Sohab El Ard: Egypt Chooses Humanity Above All". EgyptToday. 2026-02-28. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
- ^ "Sohab El-Ard steals Ramadan spotlight". Egyptian Gazette. 2026-03-08. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
- ^ "Sohab El Ard spotlights the Sharm El Sheikh Peace Summit and the pivotal ceasefire that followed". EgyptToday. 2026-03-04. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
- ^ Abdulsalam, Habiba (2026-02-20). "The Stories Behind Each Character in Sohab El Ard". Scoop Empire. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
- ^ "Sohab El Ard Tells The Story of Egypt and Palestine Beyond the Headlines". EgyptToday. 2026-02-19. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
- ^ "TV series Sohab Al-Ard delivers a Gaza ripped by Israeli genocide: Palestinian actor Kamel El-Basha - Screens - Arts & Culture". Ahram Online. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
- ^ "'Hats off for creators of Sohab Al-Ard': Palestinian actor Ghannam on hit Ramadan TV series - Screens - Arts & Culture". Ahram Online. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
- ^ "Sohab El Ard Finale: An Emotional Return to Gaza and a Message the World Can't Ignore". EgyptToday. 2026-03-04. Retrieved 2026-03-09.