Israel's Entertainment Industry Under Fire: What's Next?

Israel's entertainment scene is facing tough times. The TV show "Tehran, " which was supposed to come back on Apple TV, got delayed. No one said why, but many think it's because of the tense situation in the Middle East. This show, made with help from Israel's public broadcaster Kan 11, is about spies from Israel and Iran. But "Tehran" isn't the only problem. The whole industry is struggling. It's not just about the war or the government's policies, but those things aren't helping. At a recent event called Jerusalem Sessions, people talked about how hard it is to sell Israeli shows to other countries now.Israel has always been good at making TV shows that people around the world love. Shows like "In Treatment, " "Homeland, " and "Your Honor" were big hits. Even shows made for Hebrew speakers, like "Fauda" and "Shtisel, " found fans in other countries. But now, things are different. Shows with any connection to Israel are having a hard time, even if they're not about the war. The government is also making things harder. The broadcaster KAN is under threat, and movies that don't follow the government's ideas might lose funding. This is making it tough for everyone in the industry.