Israel-Hamas conflict: TV series Fauda crew member Matan Meir dies in Line of Duty in Gaza

The deceased person was identified as 38-year-old St-Sgt. Maj. (res.) Matan Meir.

He was reportedly a member of the production crew of the series.

Confirming his death, the official X page of the series said: "We are devastated to share that one of our Fauda family members, Matan Meir, was killed in action in Gaza. Matan was an integral crew member. The cast and crew are heartbroken by this tragic loss. We extend our condolences to Matan’s family and friends. May his soul rest in peace"

His is one of the most recent names of fallen soldiers published by the IDF, reported The Jerusalem Post.

Meir was from Odem (a collective village in the northern Golan Heights), the IDF stated in its publication of his death. The Fauda crew member fought in the 697th Battalion of the IDF’s 551st Brigade, the Israel-based newspaper reported.

What is Fauda?

Fauda is an Israeli television series developed by Lior Raz and Avi Issacharoff drawing on their experiences in the Israel Defense Forces.

The series premiered on 15 February 2015.

The first season was filmed in Kafr Qasim during the 2014 Gaza War. It premiered on 15 February 2015. The second season premiered on 31 December 2017. The third season takes place in the Gaza Strip and was aired in 2019 and 2020.