Israel Atias (; 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).
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 Adi Himelbloy. In 2026, he starred in a campaign for Castro jeans, with Bar Refaeli and Daniel Litman.(9 February 2026).129 Okay, what's going on here? Bar Refaeli topless, but she is not the story Walla. Retrieved on 20 September 2026.
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.The New Black: Nice Jewish Bad Boys Moment. 19 February 2021
In 2021, he appeared in a music video for Eyal Golan.אייל גולן ועדן חסון - באור גדול YouTube. 2021
In 2025 he starred alongside Rotem Sela in Red Alert, a drama series 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.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(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(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
Personal life In July 2016, Atias married Naomi Idan. They have two sons together, born in 2021 and 2023. He is Shomer Shabbat.
He began observing Shabbat at age 22 and studies Torah and Hasidic philosophy, including teachings of the Baal Shem Tov.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes 2013 Ptzuim BaRosh (Scarred) Dudi 1 episode2014 - 2015 Zaguri Imperia Eviatar Zaguri Series regular2015 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) MaorSeries regular2023 Running on Sand Nir Zeituni Film 2025 Red Alert KobiLimited series2026 The Big League Eliran Ben Tovim Film Tmunot Yafoeiyot 2 (Jaffa Stories 2) Film American Henna David Film Lev Zahav Film
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