Israel Atias | |
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ישראל אטיאס | |
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| Born | January 9, 1987 |
| Occupations | Actor, model |
| Spouse | Naomi Idan |
| Children | 2 |
Israel Atias (Hebrew: ישראל אטיאס; 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).
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.
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.
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.
In 2021, he appeared in a music video for Eyal Golan.
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.
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.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2013 | Ptzuim BaRosh (Scarred) | Dudi | 1 episode |
| 2014 - 2015 | Zaguri Imperia | Eviatar Zaguri | Series regular |
| 2015 | 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) | Maor | Series regular |
| 2023 | Running on Sand | Nir Zeituni | Film |
| 2025 | Red Alert | Kobi | Limited series |
| 2026 | 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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