Israel Atias

Israel Atias (; 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).

Early life 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.

Career 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 Bar Refaeli and Adi Himelbloy.

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 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.

Personal life 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.

Filmography