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‘Fauda’ creators tapped as scribes for Oct. 7 project

A feature film will tell the story of Noam Tibon, who rescued his son's family during the Hamas terrorist attacks.

Then-Israeli President Reuven Rivlin (not seen) hosts the stars of the Israeli series "Fauda" and members of Israel's special undercover police unit at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, Feb. 7, 2018. Photo by Mark Neyman/GPO.
Then-Israeli President Reuven Rivlin (not seen) hosts the stars of the Israeli series "Fauda" and members of Israel's special undercover police unit at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, Feb. 7, 2018. Photo by Mark Neyman/GPO.

Avi Issacharoff and Lior Raz, creators of the “Fauda” television series, have been chosen by Leviathan Productions to script “October 7th,” a feature film on the heroic true story of Noam Tibon, entertainment news site Deadline reported this week.

Tibon rescued his son Amir, a Haaretz journalist, Amir’s wife, Miri, and their daughters, Galia, 3, and Carmel, 1, from Hamas terrorists who had invaded their home at Kibbutz Nahal Oz.

Amir called Noam, then 61, a retired Israeli major general, during the attack. Noam immediately jumped in his car and headed south from Tel Aviv armed only with a handgun.

At the kibbutz, Noam attached himself to the local security team, fighting terrorists until he reached his son’s home 10 hours later. The family survived.

“When faced with the horrors of that fateful day, Noam Tibon immediately charged into danger to protect his family,” said Raz and Issacharoff.

“His gripping story, which transcends any religion, country or conflict, beautifully reflects the sacrifices we are willing to make for those we love. We are proud to help amplify Noam’s bravery and to provide some hope and inspiration during these difficult times,” they said.

Noam and his Amir will serve as consultants on the project. Ben Cosgrove will produce the film. He is co-founder of Leviathan, an independent production company focusing on mainstream film and TV projects on Jewish and Israeli topics.

Jessica Kasmer-Jacobs and Talia Harris Ram will executive produce “October 7th,” Deadline reported.

Issacharoff and Raz’s “Fauda” played for four seasons on Netflix starting in 2015.

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