Director: Lior Chefetz

Cast: Rotem Sela, Rotem Abuhav, Chen Amsalem, Israel Atias, Hisham Suliman

Red Alert is a 2025 Israeli drama series directed by Lior Chefetz, telling the intertwined stories of ordinary civilians caught in the chaos of a sudden, large-scale attack on southern Israel on October 7. Based on real events and firsthand accounts, the series depicts human resilience, split-second decisions, and the personal cost of survival under extreme pressure.

What is Red Alert about?

When violence erupts without warning across communities in southern Israel on October 7, men and women from all walks of life are thrown into impossible situations. A mother shields her children inside a shelter while communications fail. A young first responder races toward danger as everyone else flees. Neighbors who barely know each other become each other's only lifeline. Each episode weaves together multiple story threads — separated families trying to reconnect, rescue volunteers acting on instinct, and bystanders forced to make decisions that will define the rest of their lives. The series draws on documented testimonies to reconstruct what those hours felt and looked like on the ground, placing human faces on a day that shook the world.

Cast & crew

Director Lior Chefetz leads an ensemble of seasoned Israeli screen performers. Rotem Sela, one of Israel's most recognized actresses, anchors the series alongside Rotem Abuhav, Chen Amsalem, and Israel Atias. Hisham Suliman brings additional dramatic weight to the cast, supported by Mickey Leon, Sarit Vino-Elad, and Nevo Katan — each portraying a distinct civilian whose path intersects with the events of that morning.

Context & significance

For Persian-speaking viewers worldwide, Red Alert offers a rare opportunity to watch a major international news event reconstructed through a drama series — with full Persian dubbing available. Many Iranian diaspora viewers followed the October 7 events closely through international news coverage; this series provides a ground-level, human-scale perspective on what civilians experienced in those hours, stripped of political commentary and focused on personal survival. Israeli drama productions have a long track record of quality storytelling that travels well internationally, and this series fits that tradition by centering ordinary people rather than institutions or governments. It is available on K-Time with both Persian dub and subtitles, making it accessible regardless of Hebrew or English proficiency.

Where & how to watch

Red Alert is available on K-Time with Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles. Watch on your browser, TV screen, or phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, and no extra download required. Stream on demand and cancel anytime.