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.


    # Israel's Entertainment Scene Faces Tough Times

    **Tehran Delayed**
    - **Show**: "Tehran" on Apple TV
    - **Status**: Delayed indefinitely
    - **Reason**: Likely due to Middle East tensions
    - **Details**: Co-produced with Israel's public broadcaster Kan 11, focuses on Israeli and Iranian spies

    **Industry Struggles**
    - **Challenges**:
        - Difficulty selling Israeli shows internationally
        - Impact of war and government policies
    - **Recent Event**: Jerusalem Sessions highlighted industry hardships

    **Past Successes**
    - **International Hits**:
        - "In Treatment"
        - "Homeland"
        - "Your Honor"
    - **Hebrew Shows with Global Appeal**:
        - "Fauda"
        - "Shtisel"

    **Current Challenges**
    - **Market Struggles**: Shows with Israeli connections face difficulties
    - **Government Impact**:
        - Threats to broadcaster KAN
        - Potential loss of funding for non-compliant movies

    

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