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HBO Max Series Dramatizes Personal Accounts of 2023 Israel Attacks
4 Oct
Summary
- Two-year anniversary of deadly 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel
- HBO Max anthology series "One Day in October" premieres on Oct. 7
- Series features real-time scripted portrayals of personal stories from the attacks
On October 4, 2025, HBO Max is set to premiere a new four-part anthology series titled "One Day in October" that dramatizes personal stories from the deadly 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel. The series, which marks the two-year anniversary of the tragedy, features a real-time scripted portrayal of the events that unfolded.
The attacks, which occurred on October 7, 2023, resulted in the deaths of 1,200 people and the taking of over 250 hostages. "One Day in October" aims to capture the human cost and resilience that emerged from the chaos, exploring narratives of love, courage, sacrifice, and survival. The series is described as "seven emotionally gripping and artistically interwoven" stories that reveal the profound impact of the attacks.
Created by Oded Davidoff and Daniel Finkelman, the series stars a talented ensemble cast including Swell Ariel Or, Noa Kedar, and Hisham Suliman. Davidoff also serves as the writer and director, with additional writing contributions from a team of acclaimed Israeli screenwriters. The production is a collaboration between Fox Entertainment Studios, yes TV, and several Israeli production companies.
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As negotiations continue over Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, the release of "One Day in October" provides a timely and poignant exploration of one of the most tragic events in recent Israeli history.
